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.
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.
IRCC job cuts: a risky move as U.S. immigration policy shifts
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced yesterday that it will be reducing its fulltime workforce by more than 3,000 employees, raising serious concerns…
A strong federal workforce is Canada’s best defence against an adversarial neighbour.
Donald Trump’s return to the United States presidency puts Canada – and the world – on unsteady ground. In these volatile times, a resilient federal workforce is crucial to safeguard our national interests.
Statement: PM Trudeau resignation – CAPE calls for a prudent transition that upholds a strong federal public sector
Following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement, CAPE thanks him for his service and acknowledges that his leadership paved the way for progressive programs that improved the lives of Canadians in the last decade. CAPE also applauds his government’s effort to rebuild the federal workforce – following years of cutbacks – to restore it to a level that could better meet the needs and expectations of all Canadians.
New Treasury Board president: looking forward to new leadership
The Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) welcomes Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor as the new Treasury Board president. We look forward to building a robust relationship with President Petitpas Taylor to address some key issues for our members, including the failed return-to-office mandate, the injury crisis affecting Parliamentary interpreters, and ongoing Phoenix payment issues that continue to affect thousands of workers. Addressing the needs of Black and Indigenous workers – and workers from other equity-deserving groups – for more inclusive and equitable workplaces also remains a top CAPE priority.
