PAFSO has joined other federal bargaining agents in raising concerns and seeking clarification on proposed changes to the public service pension plan. The joint letter is available in English only.
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Clear searchPAFSO has joined other federal bargaining agents in raising concerns and seeking clarification on proposed changes to the public service pension plan. The joint letter is available in English only.
Read the updateThe President responds to Budget 2025, which cuts about $3.6 billion from GAC and $2.06 billion from IRCC over five years and eliminates some 16,000 federal positions over three years; PAFSO is also concerned about proposed FPSLRA amendments. The October 20 AGM drew a record of nearly 200 participants. Members willing to mentor should write by November 14.
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PAFSO’s 60th AGM takes place virtually on Monday, October 20 at 1600 Ottawa time; members can register by emailing agm-aga@pafso-apase.com until 3:30 PM that day. Over 500 members answered the Collective Bargaining Questionnaire, and early findings will be shared. The Randy Orr Memorial Award winner will be announced at about 1745.
Read the updateThe President and Executive Director Dan Whalen attended the 2025 Couchiching Annual Conference. Applications for the 2025–26 CIC/PAFSO mentorship program close October 10. The 60th AGM is virtual on Monday, October 20 at 4 pm Ottawa time, followed by the Randy Orr Memorial Award ceremony, and a PAFSO Virtual Breakfast previews AGM issues on October 14.
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All ten vacant Executive Committee positions have been filled, with the roster to be confirmed at the October 20 AGM; members can register by emailing agm-aga@pafso-apase.com. A partial update to the NJC Travel Directive takes effect October 1 with only minor changes, while incidentals, dependant care and the headquarters area definition head to arbitration.
Read the updateStarting her new three-year term, the President announces that Bertrand Myre becomes Labour Relations Team Leader and Dan Whalen is PAFSO’s new Executive Director. Departments’ cost-saving plans under the Comprehensive Expenditure Review are still unknown. Executive Committee and Randy Orr Memorial Award nominations are extended to September 12, and a bargaining consultation is held September 17.
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The President reports that the Comprehensive Expenditure Review seeks an unprecedented 15% cut in operating costs by 2028–29, and that member questionnaire input will shape PAFSO’s proposals before departments submit savings plans by month’s end. Executive Committee nominations close August 29 and Randy Orr Memorial Award nominations August 31. Members can still volunteer for the advocacy “Street Team.”
Read the updateThe Comprehensive Expenditure Review will cut GAC’s budget by 15%, or $1.1 billion, and IRCC’s by $750 million by 2028–29, and PAFSO is pressing the Employer to put people first. Members are asked to complete PAFSO’s CER questionnaire by July 31 and can join a new advocacy “street team” by August 11. Executive Committee nominations close August 29.
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Nominations for the 2025 Randy Orr Memorial Award are open until August 31; nominations go to info@pafso-apase.com, supported by at least three regular PAFSO members, and the $1000 award will be presented after the AGM. The virtual AGM is Monday, October 20 at 1600 Ottawa time, and 10 Executive Committee positions are open this year.
Read the updateIn PAFSO’s mandamus application over health care coverage abroad, both parties have filed their factums and PAFSO has requested a hearing, hoped for before October, though the Federal Court has a backlog. The Canadian Human Rights Commission will review PAFSO’s complaints against MSH and the Employer. PAFSO has posted its first public service announcement videos on YouTube.
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Journalists: for comment from PAFSO or an interview with the President, contact Andrew Elliott, Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations Officer.