Pension contribution rates effective January 1, 2021, for the public service, Forces and RCMP pension plans
The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat has posted the revised pension contribution rates that will come into effect January 1, 2021 and should be reflected on the first pay in January.
CAPE stands in solidarity with Black public service employees who have filed a class action lawsuit for racial discrimination
CAPE stands in solidarity with the former and current federal Black employees who, on Thursday, December 3, 2020, issued a proposed class action lawsuit against the federal government for alleged racial discrimination.
United against gender-based violence
On December 6, 1989, 14 young women were killed at the Polytechnique of Montréal because they were women. The horror of this tragedy brought us to pay greater attention to gender-based violence.
Speakers’ Series: Anti-Black Racism in the Workplace
In 2020, CAPE expanded its educational program by introducing the Speakers’ Series. The series of knowledge events kicked off recently with CAPE’s very first panel discussion about anti-Black racism in the workplace.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
On December 3 every year since 1992, we mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This day aims to raise awareness of the reality and struggles of people with disabilities in all aspects of life, whether social, economic, political or cultural.
Fall Economic Statement – Quick Review
On November 30, Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Finance, presented the Government's long-awaited Fall Economic Statement, which outlines its “fiscal policies for dealing with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as well as plans for restructuring and rebuilding the economy.”
Voting results
From November 12 to November 25, pursuant to CAPE’s Constitution and Bylaws, all members in good standing were asked to vote on the resolutions being put forward, to approve the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 fiscal year budgets, to approve the Association’s financial statements for 2019-2020 and to approve the renewal of the auditing firm that will be auditing the Association’s 2020-2021 financial statements.
International Men’s Day: Let’s talk about men’s mental health
We connected with Dr. John Ogrodniczuk of HUG to talk about their work on helping men reach out and overcome mental health issues.
CAPE files policy grievance against the Canadian Human Rights Commission for alleged racism and systemic discrimination
The Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) filed a policy grievance against the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) for alleged discrimination and systemic racism, particularly against Black employees.
2020 Annual General Meeting
In case you missed it, please find below the video recording of the AGM. Background documents Please find below the background documents from the meeting: • Budget • Audited…
