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As the U.S. government moves forward with harmful tariffs on Canadian goods, we at ACFO, CAPE and PIPSC stand united in condemning these measures and their devastating impact on Canadian jobs, families, and businesses. These tariffs threaten economic stability and labour. We will not stand by as working people bear the burden.

Federal unions representing more than 330,000 workers have launched a national campaign promoting remote work as the future of work for millions of workers in Canada.

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced yesterday that it will be reducing its fulltime workforce by more than 3,000 employees, raising serious concerns…

Donald Trump’s return to the United States presidency puts Canada – and the world – on unsteady ground. In these volatile times, a resilient federal workforce is crucial to safeguard our national interests.

Following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement, CAPE thanks him for his service and acknowledges that his leadership paved the way for progressive programs that improved the lives of Canadians in the last decade. CAPE also applauds his government’s effort to rebuild the federal workforce – following years of cutbacks – to restore it to a level that could better meet the needs and expectations of all Canadians.

The Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) welcomes Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor as the new Treasury Board president. We look forward to building a robust relationship with President Petitpas Taylor to address some key issues for our members, including the failed return-to-office mandate, the injury crisis affecting Parliamentary interpreters, and ongoing Phoenix payment issues that continue to affect thousands of workers. Addressing the needs of Black and Indigenous workers – and workers from other equity-deserving groups – for more inclusive and equitable workplaces also remains a top CAPE priority.

In the midst of the federal government’s budget cuts, CAPE has made opposing job losses a top priority, urging the government to explore alternative cost-saving options. These…

The Canadian Association of Professional Employees is disheartened to see the federal government once again override the rights of workers in this country, after asking the Canada Industrial Relations Board to order post office employees back to work.

On November 26, CAPE participated in the annual Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Lobby Day, a unique opportunity for union members to learn firsthand about the political process…

The Liberal Government’s decision to raid surplus funds from the Federal Public Service Pension Plan threatens the retirement security of over 700,000 workers. These funds were…