CAPE calls on Parliament to investigate RTO policy failures
The Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) calls on the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO) to investigate the catastrophic failures surrounding the return-to-office policy and to invite CAPE into the process as a witness.
Hill Times op-ed: When the government prioritizes perception over productivity, we’re all in trouble
Since announcing the three-day in-office mandate for public sector employees in the spring, the government has refused to share any justification for the decision, only patronizing their workers and Canadians with vague allusions to collaboration and career development. Well, now we know the actual reason: scoring cheap political points.
CLC Congress: CAPE and PSAC call on other unions to join the fight for remote work rights
CAPE President Nathan Prier and PSAC National President Sharon DeSousa brought the federal public sector workers’ remote work campaign to the national labour stage at the Canadian…
Results are in! Resolutions and Nominations
The Elections and Resolutions Committee (ERC) is pleased to reveal the names of the candidates running in the upcoming by-election 2024, and share the resolutions admitted this…
International Day of Action
Today is the International Day of Action to mark one year of genocide being perpetrated on the people of Palestine since the horrific attacks of October 7. CAPE condemns the…
Canadian Islamic History Month 2024
October is Canadian Islamic History Month, a chance to recognize the significant role that Muslim communities play in Canadian society and their extraordinary contributions.
President’s message – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Fifty-one years ago today, Phyllis Webstad arrived at St. Joseph's Mission Residential School in British Columbia. She was full of excitement about her new school and wore a bright orange t-shirt she…
Ottawa Citizen op-ed: Modernizing the federal workplace starts with remote work
Originally published in the Ottawa Citizen on September 19, 2024 in English. In 2020, the federal public sector showcased an extraordinary level of adaptability and efficiency…
Canadian Coast Guard crew member lost at sea
We were profoundly saddened to learn that a Canadian Coast Guard crew member lost their life at sea earlier this week. On behalf of all of us at CAPE, we extend our deepest…
Media release: Canada’s federal public service unions vow to continue fight for remote work rights as revised Direction on prescribed presence in the workplace takes effect
OTTAWA, September 9, 2024 – Unions representing more than 330,000 federal public service workers are demanding that the government reverse its three-day in-office mandate and…
