Training Schedule – Spring 2008
March 20, 2008
The following is the spring training schedule for CAPE. The following training will be conducted at the national office, starting each day at 8:30 a.m.

Employer Makes Changes to Supplemental Payments Process
January 25, 2008
Beginning in May, 2008 any supplemental payments you might receive, such as reimbursement for travel, overtime, retroactive pay etc., may be directly deposited to a bank account – of your choice. This means it does not have to be the same account into which your regular pay is deposited.

Season’s greetings from your Local!
December 17, 2009

CAPE’s Analysis of the C.D. Howe Institute Report
February 18, 2010
It is CAPE’s opinion that the C.D. Howe Institute’s study is misleading, ignores important facts and is based on incorrect premises as to the continued existence of the plan. We have prepared an analysis, entitled A Balanced Perspective on Fair-Value Pension Accounting

Local Leadership Framework
Memo to Local Leadership
December 20, 2007
At the Local Leadership meeting of November 28, 2007, Local Leaders were asked for their input in the development of the “Framework for Locals.

CAPE Local Leadership Minutes of Meeting
November 28, 2007
National Office
Ottawa, Ont.
December 20, 2007

CAPE Membership Approves Constitutional and By-law Changes
December 14, 2007
The CAPE membership voted in favour of changes to the CAPE Constitution and By-laws that will serve to improve the governance structure of the Association.

CAPE’s 2007 AGM Professional Services Report
Claude Danik, Executive Director
Speaker’s Notes
Presented on Thursday, November 29, 2007
December 11, 2007
Professional Services Report

Report from the CAPE Atlantic Region Forum September 21, 2007
Memramcook, New Brunswick
November 23, 2007
The Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) Atlantic Region Forum was held in Memramcook, New Brunswick at the Memramcook Institute on September 21, 2007.

Pension Surplus Trial - Justice Panet's Decision is Very Disappointing
November 21, 2007
On November 20, 2007, the decision the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in the pension surplus trial was released.

Pension Surplus Litigation Decision to be Issued Today
November 20, 2007
CAPE’s legal counsel has been advised by the Court that Justice Panet will be releasing a decision early today relating to the pension surplus litigation.

Memo To: CAPE Membership
From: José Aggrey, President
November 14, 2007
Special Event at this year's AGM

Call for Volunteers
November 14, 2007
This is a call for volunteers to participate on the various CAPE Sub-Committees. Below is a list of the current CAPE Sub-Committees.

Potential Strike of Commissionaires at Health Canada
November 8, 2007
There is a possibility that Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) members of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires working at Health Canada in Ottawa will be in a strike position starting Thursday morning, November 8, 2007.

CAPE Annual Report 2006 - 2007

Canadian Association of Professional Employees 2006 - 2007 Annual Report

YMAC Learning Event Ad
October 25, 2007

CAPE PEI Hosts President
October 3, 2007
Prince Edward Island Local 102 Executive was pleased to host President Jose Aggrey at it's fall supper Thursday, September 20, 2007.

The Deadline to Register for Fall Training is Fast Approaching
October 2, 2007
The deadline to register for the Association’s various training courses for our Local Leaders and representatives is October 12, 2007. If you want to ensure your place at the table, contact us today!

Fall 2007 Training Schedule
September 12, 2007

Summary of Discussion - CAPE Special General Meeting June 6, 2007
June 6, 2007

CAPE Membership Supports Proposed Amendment That Extends National Executive Committee Members’ Terms of Office to Three Years
June 18, 2007
CAPE membership voted to accept the proposed amendment to extend the National Executive Members’ mandates from two to three years.

Governance Review: the Interim Report
June 1, 2007
The Local Leadership is invited to review and to provide comments on the Special Governance Review Committee’s Interim Report (SGRC).

Letter to the Local Leadership from the Chair of the Finance Committee regarding the Association's budget.
May 24, 2007
On behalf of the Finance Committee, I would like to invite you to the annual meeting of the Local Leadership regarding the Association’s budget. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 5:30 p.m..

Governance Review: Vote on a Resolution to Amend the Constitution
May 15, 2007
In the near future you will be receiving information in the mail regarding a proposed amendment to the Constitution and a ballot to vote on the proposal.

Pension Trial Update – Argument Phase of the Trial Completed
May 9, 2007
Lawyers for both parties completed the trial on Thursday May 3, 2007.

Pension Trial Update – Closing Oral Arguments Have Been Scheduled
April 30, 2007
Further to our message of April 20, the court has confirmed that the closing oral arguments are now scheduled to be heard starting May 1.

Pension Trial Update – Extension of Deadline to File Written Submissions Possible
April 20, 2007
The lawyers of the defendant, that is the Attorney-General of Canada, have requested an extension of the deadline to file their written submission and the plaintiffs may also request an extension.

March 2007 Professional Dialogue
March 2007
The March 2007 Professional Dialogue will be made available in hard copy in April 2007.

Pension Surplus Trial Update
March 22, 2007
Employer’s witnesses to testify on March 23, 26 and possibly March 27

Pension Surplus Trial Update
March 21, 2007
The second phase of the pension surplus trial challenging the federal government’s confiscation of over $30 billion of surplus in the Canadian Forces, RCMP and Public Service superannuation plans began on February 26, 2007 before Justice Panet of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.

Call for Volunteers for 2007 CAPE Elections Committee
March 21, 2007
Call for volunteers to participate on the CAPE 2007 Elections Committee

EC Classification Update
March 16, 2007
The Public Service Human Resources Management Agency of Canada has provided the following update to the Heads of Human Resources across the federal public service.

Federal Buildings for Sale ?
March 8, 2007
The Federal Government has announced that it is considering the sale and lease-back of nine federal buildings.

Pension Grab - The Trial Resumed February 26th
February 28, 2007
The trial in three lawsuits launched by 18 bargaining agents and organizations (plaintiffs) regarding the $ 30 B pension surplus grab by the government resumed on Monday, February 26.

Use of Personal Credit Cards for Government Travel
February 23, 2007
CAPE has been asked by members to clarify whether obtaining and using a Government of Canada American Express Credit Card (a.k.a. the Government Travel Card) is obligatory when on government travel.

Amendments to the Financial Administration Act Mean Tougher Penalties for Fraud
February 22, 2007
Tougher penalties for fraud involving taxpayers' money will come into force on March 1, 2007. These changes were announced by Vic Toews, President of Treasury Board, earlier this month.

Stewards’ Training Schedule - Spring 2007
February 21, 2007
The following training will be conducted at the national office, starting each day at 8:30 am.

The Pension Fight Back Campaign is kicking it up a notch and we need your help!
February 20, 2007
Write to your MP and tell him or her that you expect action on their part.

Pension Trial Resumes February 26th
February 20, 2007
On an on-going basis and since last fall, CAPE has been contacted by members regarding rumours about a possible settlement being arrived at in regards to the pension surplus court case. All of these rumours, whether they concern the public service or the DND or the RCMP superannuation plans are unfounded.

CAPE’s Redress Representation Protocol Has Been Amended to Reflect Changes to the Public Service Employment Act
February 15, 2007
Following implementation of the Public Service Modernization Act (PSMA), the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA) was amended to accommodate the changes wrought by the PSMA. Consequently the Canadian Association of Professional employees has found it necessary to revise “Protocol 1: Redress Representation” in order to reflect the changes in the PSEA.

Memo to CAPE Local Leadership
Re: CAPE Communications
February 7, 2007
CAPE’s national office has completed a review of its information and communication functions. As a result, 25 information and communication protocols have been in effect since December 12, 2006. Several initiatives result from the protocols which we hope will be useful to the local leadership.

Vic Toews Introduces Himself to Union Leaders
January 25, 2007
On January 16th CAPE President José Aggrey and CAPE Executive Director Claude Danik met with the newly appointed President of Treasury Board, the Honourable Vic Toews.

CAPE President José Aggrey appointed to Public Service Pension Advisory Committee for three year term.
January 17, 2007
In November 2006, Mr. Aggrey was appointed by the Governor in Council to the Public Service Pension Advisory Committee for a three year term.

Public Service Dental Care Plan Revisions for 2006, 2007 and 2008
January 17, 2007
Treasury Board and the Bargaining Agent side of the National Joint Council have agreed to changes in the Public Service Dental Care Plan. Some of these changes are retroactive, while others came into effect on January 1, 2007.