The Government of Canada announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada for the Research group. Upon ratification, the agreement would apply to approximately 3,000 members located across the country. The four-year tentative agreement, expiring on Sept. 30, 2026, would provide general economic increases as well … Read more
The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat issued a statement: “The protection of the personal information of employees is a priority for the Government of Canada. On October 19th, 2023, Brookfield Global Relocation Services (BGRS) informed the Government of Canada of a breach involving Government of Canada information held by BGRS and SIRVA Canada systems. The government … Read more
Treasury Board President Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.) tabled the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023–24, in the House of Commons. These Supplementary Estimates present the first update on the Refocusing Government Spending Initiative. The Estimates also outline $20.7 billion in voted budgetary spending, meaning additional spending that will need to receive Parliament’s approval. As well, the Estimates include statutory expenditures, which … Read more
Treasury Board President Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.) announced the launch of a public consultation on regulatory opportunities to improve the efficiency and resiliency of Canada’s supply chains. The consultation is open on the Let’s Talk Federal Regulations platform until Jan. 15, 2024, and seeks feedback on supply chain issues related to critical minerals, transportation, and border operations. The … Read more
The Government of Canada announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) for the Information Technology (IT) group. The IT group plays a critical role in the success of federal programs and services to the public and in advancing our digital agenda. Upon ratification, … Read more
Treasury Board President Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.) announced a ban on the use of the WeChat and Kaspersky suite of applications on government-issued mobile devices. The Chief Information Officer of Canada determined that WeChat and Kaspersky suite of applications present an unacceptable level of risk to privacy and security. On a mobile device, the WeChat and … Read more
The Government of Canada announced the members of a panel of experts that will provide recommendations to the government on the design and creation of a new restorative engagement program (REP) for public service employees. The panel comprises four recognized experts in clinical psychology, mediation, dispute resolution, and restorative justice. The panel’s work will cost … Read more
Treasury Board President Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.) issued a statement: “I welcome the Office of the Auditor General’s report on modernizing information technology (IT) systems. Modernizing the government’s IT systems is key in making government services more secure, reliable, and easy to use. While steps have been taken to improve the health of the government’s … Read more
Treasury Board President Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.) published guidance about the use of contracted professional services, including management consulting. The Manager’s Guide: Key Considerations when procuring professional services will help managers determine when to contract for professional services versus when to use internal resources. The full release is available online. Call 343-576-7633.
The Government of Canada announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, for the Applied Science and Patent Examination group. Upon ratification, the agreement would apply to approximately 9,125 members located across the country. The four-year tentative agreement, expiring on Sept. 30, 2026, would provide … Read more
