Joint Statement on the New CHRC Chief Commissioner by Human Rights Groups
On June 14th, the Governor General of Canada appointed Birju Dattani as the new Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC). Recent allegations against him…
Canadian Multiculturalism Day
June 27 is Canadian Multiculturalism Day. A day to recognize and celebrate the rich diversity and contributions of each individual that define our nation and strengthen our…
Call for nominations: National Executive Committee
Run for an elected position on the National Executive Committee and contribute to your union! ** Mandate 2024–2026 ** ***Please note that there was one omission in the previous…
Library of Parliament pay equity committee: joint update from the employee representatives
Since it was established in October 2023, the Library of Parliament pay equity committee has been working diligently towards the publication of a pay equity plan in accordance with…
Interpreters petition Translation Bureau for fair treatment amid uncompensated work demand
Staff parliamentary interpreters are taking a clear stand, petitioning Jean-François Lymburner, CEO of the Translation Bureau, to ensure their hybrid interpretation shifts are…
Password-protected web pages now live
As previously communicated, today is the designated day for you to change your password on our portal to access our new member-exclusive (aka gated) web pages. Starting today, your…
CAPE withdraws from federal government’s committee on telework
Ottawa – June 13, 2024 – The Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) announces today that it is withdrawing from the federal government-led Joint Consultation…
Join the 2024 election and resolutions committee
The Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) is looking for volunteers to join the elections and resolutions committee (ERC) for the mandate ending January 2025. You…
An open letter to Treasury Board President Anita Anand
Originally published in The Hill Times on June 12, 2024. Embracing the work revolution: Remote work is here to stay Dear Minister, Over the past month, you may have seen public…
Callout for local organizing committees on telework rights and Phoenix escalation
The National Executive Committee voted at our May 2024 meeting to approve a new policy, entitled “ Policy on local organizing committees approved by the CAPE National Office.” CAPE…
