After months of waiting, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has rejected our request to review the taxability of Phoenix damages. This is directly due to Treasury Board’s refusal to provide CRA with a joint statement of facts which corrects CRA’s understanding of the purpose of our damages settlement agreement. In an April 27 letter from […]
Once again, on April 28, we will join over 100 countries in remembering those who lost their lives due to work-related causes. In the last year, workers around the world have had to contend with additional challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, adding to the number of workplaces facing critical work and safety issues. The […]
With the COVID-19 pandemic not showing signs of slowing down, CIU is calling upon the federal government to review current travel exceptions to better control the spread of new and existing coronavirus variants and protect Canadians everywhere. While the Canadian government has put some measures in place to reduce the risks of COVID transmission, these […]
As the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination begins to gain momentum, PSAC would like to remind all federal employees that they can request paid 698 leave to attend their vaccination appointment. With the 698 leave, employees have access to up to a half-day of paid leave to attend a medical or dental appointment. This includes […]
George Floyd mattered. George Floyd was loved and cherished by family and friends. George Floyd’s life had value and meaning. George Floyd mattered. Black lives matter. Yesterday, former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering George Floyd while on duty. Many view this verdict as a key victory in the arduous and […]
