“Advancing gender equality for all”
The concept of gender has been continuously evolving and expanded definitions eventually caught up with the Canadian federal public service. For example, since 2017, the Federal Public Service Employee Survey allows for respondents to chose ‘gender diverse’ as an identity option.
2021 Federal Election: Main Political Parties Respond to our Questionnaire
In the lead-up to the federal election to be held on Monday, September 20, CAPE reached out to all five political parties represented in Parliament with questions related to federal public service employees, and most relevant to our members specifically.
Pride Week
Pride Week is a time of celebration, action, and reflection. Every year, the Pride movement invites all of us to consider our role in supporting the advancement of diversity and inclusion for LGBTQ2+ communities by taking concrete, positive action and showing our support.
Mandatory Vaccinations: Next Steps
On August 13, 2021, the Federal Government announced a policy of mandatory vaccination for federal public service employees. As the country enters a fourth wave of the pandemic and…
Statement: Mandatory Vaccinations for All Federal Public Service Employees
Lack of Consultation The Federal Government just announced a unilateral decision to require mandatory vaccinations for all federal public service employees. CAPE is disappointed by…
Summary of Training : Bill C-65
The very first lunch-and-learn series was held on July 5 and 16.
PRIDE MONTH 2021: Creating safe and inclusive workplaces
Show your colours during Pride Month and every day! Pride is about expressing your true self, and about self-love and social acceptance.
National Indigenous History Month 2021
Celebrating the rich history of the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island is about recognizing their vast diversity and honouring the various cultures, traditions, worldviews, and languages that make up First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Call for nominations: National Executive Committee
If you would like to serve on CAPE’s National Executive Committee (NEC), the period for submitting your nomination is now open. The deadline is Wednesday, September 1, 2021.
CAPE survey confirms continued Parliamentary interpreters’ health and safety risks a year into the pandemic
The Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) released today the results of a survey conducted earlier this month amongst the federal interpreters it represents to assess their health and safety risks in the context of their current virtual work arrangement.
