Volunteer for the Election and Resolutions Committee, cohort 2025!
We are seeking dedicated members to serve on the Elections and Resolutions Committee Cohort 2025! If you have a strong commitment to fairness, democracy, and integrity, have an…
Press release: Phoenix Pay System Turns Nine: The Billion-Dollar Breakdown
For nine years, the Phoenix Pay System has stood as a stark warning about the true costs of outsourcing critical government services. What began as a $5.8 million contract with IBM has now ballooned to over $650 million through more than 50 contract amendments - all while failing to deliver its basic function of paying public servants correctly and on time.
Heads-up! We are moving to Action Network
We are excited to announce that we will soon transition to using Action Network as our new email service. This change will enable us to improve the way we communicate and share…
In memory of Caroline Pageau
1964-2025 It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Caroline Pageau, CAPE TR vice-president, passed away on January 1, 2025, after fighting a long illness. Caroline was a…
Join CAPE’s Women’s Health and Menopause Working Group!
The Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) recently received a mandate from its membership to raise awareness of menopause and improve accommodations for menopause and women’s health in federal public sector workplaces.
President's message – Black History Month 2025
Throughout Canada’s history, Black labour leaders have been prominent, outspoken and successful advocates for change, ushering in progress despite monumental challenges and risk…
Workforce adjustment guide for members
As you may be aware, workforce adjustment (WFA) measures have begun rolling out across federal departments and agencies as the employer seeks to reduce operational costs. These…
Joint statement: United for Jobs, Families, and Workers: Canadian Federal Unions Condemn U.S. Tariffs
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 join forces to launch new remote work campaign
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.
Interest in sitting on the collective bargaining committee
It is already time to prepare for the next round of collective bargaining for the renewal of the collective agreement of CAPE members of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer (OPBO) which is set to expire on September 20, 2025.
