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PSAC: Governments must prioritize vaccinations for front-line workers

April 15, 2021

PSAC is pressing governments to prioritize vaccinations for critical front-line workers across Canada to limit the spread of COVID-19. PSAC represents thousands of front-line workers doing critical work at Canada’s borders, in federal penitentiaries, day shelters and group homes, community parole officers, firefighters, Coast Guard staff and employees on military bases, meat-packing plant workers, food inspectors and many more. Their close contact […]

Press Release — Vaccination of frontline Border Officers: Minister Blair must make good on his commitment

April 15, 2021

OTTAWA, April 15, 2021 — With COVID-19 continuing to spread throughout the country, the National President of the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) is calling upon the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness to honour his previous commitment, and ensure that frontline Border Services Officers and personnel working for the Canada Border Services Agency […]

Crossings at the Lacolle Port of Entry: Clarification — Statement by Jean-Pierre Fortin, CIU National President

March 31, 2021

I would like to clarify some of the comments I made in an interview with Mario Dumont on his TVA/LCN news program that were upsetting to many, particularly to members of the Jewish community. In the interview, which took place on March 26, I spoke with Mario Dumont about the significant influx of travellers at […]

International Women’s Day: Fighting for an equitable future

International Women's Day illustration, with a number of women showing solidarity

March 8, 2021

This International Women’s Day, PSAC recognizes the strength and resiliency of women each and every day. The global pandemic has disproportionately impacted women. This is a gendered crisis and we must continue to organize and take action towards a just recovery. A just recovery that addresses the intersectional gendered implications of the pandemic. In the […]

Black History Month 2021: Time to turn the page on systemic anti-Black racism

February 1, 2021

Black History Month is a time to reflect, honour and celebrate the many contributions made by Black people and all people of Caribbean and African heritage. It is a time to recognize the important role Black people and people of Caribbean and African heritage have played in the progress and development of Canada, as well […]