Lobbying Course - Saturday October 16th

We are offering a one day course on Saturday October 16th for members who want to learn more about lobbying. Poster

5th annual Sisters in Spirit Vigil

Join us on October 4th, 2010 on Parliament Hill for the 5th annual Sisters In Spirit Vigil. Each year we hold a vigil to honour the lives of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls- there are 582 known cases in Canada alone. Stand in solidarity with us and demand action on the most pervasive human rights crisis in Canada today. For more info please call 613-722-3033. Poster

 

Notice of Elections at the October Meeting of the NCR Education Committee

We will be holding elections for the position of NCR Education Committee Alternate Chair during the October 19th meeting, which begins at 5:30 p.m. Members will also review the NCR Education Committee mandate.

Rock for Public Services - a great success!

More than 5,000 people came to this community event last Saturday where $16,000.00 were raised for the Ottawa Boys and Girls Club. Many PSAC members participated to this CUPE free concert to promote Quality Public Services. At our information table PSAC members engaged people in discussions about Public Services and gave away red strobes that flashed in the dark during the concert showing a "bright" union presence.   Working with members of other unions was a totally energizing experience for all of us. To our CUPE Brothers and Sisters: see you next year!

ANNUAL BBQ FOR THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

THE PUBLIC SERVICE ALLIANCE OF CANADA INVITES YOU TO THE ANNUAL BBQ FOR THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 poster

World Women's March in Gatineau

World Women's March event in in Gatineau on Wednesday October 13th at 5:00pm at the Maison du Citoyen. French poster only

Let's Walk Together ! « Take Back the Night»

Thursday September 23rd, 2010. For more informations, Ontario: 613-789-8096 Ext 30 / joseel@calacs.ca Québec: 819-771-1773 / calas@bellnet.ca French poster only

Ottawa Senators and the PSAC HELPING THE COMMUNITY

The proceeds from the sale of tickets will go to Amethyst Women’s Addiction Centre and the Association pour la défense des droits sociaux. poster

Treasury Board Bargaining

Treasury Board and PSAC have agreed to engage in exploratory discussions with the objective of reaching early collective agreements. The bargaining teams from the last round are being reconvened to start talks on September 21st or 22nd. More information.

Save the gun registry - fight Bill C-391

Tell Jack to whip the vote: the survival of the gun registry hangs in the balance

The fate of the federal gun registry is in the hands of just a few Members of Parliament. On September 22, MPs will be voting on a motion to stop Bill C-391, the Bill that will shut down the registry and destroy all of its records. You can make a difference by writing to NDP leader Jack Layton today.

Council General Meeting

The next meeting of the NCRC will be held at the Azreili Theatre 101 at the Carleton University,1125 Colonel By Drive,Ottawa, from 9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.on Saturday September 25, 2010.  Information

Rock for public services

On September 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Centre in Ottawa, we will ROCK FOR PUBLIC SERVICES. All PSAC members are invited to come to this free concert. We'll have an info table at the entrance. Tell all your friends to stop by and sign our petitions to protest against the two most recent evil plans of the Harper Government to privatize public services. See you there. Poster

Labour Day Parade - We won! We won!

Judges use different criteria to decide on the winner of the BEST float in the Labour Day Parade. The hard work that was put into the building of ours AND the fact that we had the largest contingent of members in the parade were certainly two of the criteria that made us the winner. Congratulations to the OAC and thank you to all PSAC members who came to celebrate Labour Day with us. Photos

Corn Roast

PSAC- NCR invites you to the annual Corn Roast of the National Capital Region, Thursday, September 2, 2010, 11:30 a.m., at the Marché Vieux Hull, Laval Street. Poster

Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival

The Regional Committee for Political Action Outaouais (CRAPO) will participate this year in Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival throughout the long weekend to Labour Day, September 3 to 6. This will be an opportunity for outreach to members, recruit new activists and raise awareness of the importance of participation in political action. Our information booth will be under the tent of a thousand discoveries.

Boarding the Ottawa River Queen

You are invited, with spouses, parents, and friends to a boat cruise on the Ottawa River at the « quai des artistes » in front of Saint François de Sales church, corner of Gréber and Saint-Antoine in Gatineau on Saturday, September 4, 2010, from 7:00 to 11:00. details

Council General Meeting

The next meeting of the NCRC will be held at the Azreili Theatre 101 at the Carleton University,1125 Colonel By Drive,Ottawa, from 9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.on Saturday September 25, 2010.  Information

On Labour Day we will proudly celebrate our Public Services!

Our objective: to form the largest contingent of the parade around our float. We need the participation of all locals. The message will be clear and loud if each Local sends a minimum of 3 members with signs naming one public service that your members offer to Canadians.   Promoting the value of Public Services is an essential step in the defense of our Public Services and our working conditions. poster

PSAC-NCR Activist School

Find out what members are saying about their experience at our recent activist school (click here).

National Day of Protest – Saturday July 17th

The PSAC, along with a wide range of civil society groups and unions are supporting events coordinated by Canadians Advocating Political Participation in communities all across Canada calling for a public and independent review into the G20 security measures.

The event in the National Capital Region will take place:

When: Saturday July 17th at 1:00pm
Where: Human Rights Monument on Elgin Street

2010 PSAC-NCR Regional Women's Conference: "Strategic Priorities: The ABC's"

Good news! The deadline to register for the upcoming Regional Women’s Conference, which will be held August 27-29, 2010, has been extended until Friday, August 6, 2010.

We are pleased to announce the NCR Regional Women's Conference, which will be held August 27-28-29, 2010 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Please see the registration package for further details and other deadline information. Recruit a Sister, save $40!!! Published on May 10, 2010.

Join us in Toronto to hit the streets and send a message to the G8 / G20 leaders! Details Bus schedule

G8 / G20 Summit - Public rally in Toronto: People's First!

The G8 Summit will take place in Huntsville (June 25-26) and the G20 in Toronto (June 26-27). The June 26 Rally and March will be a rare opportunity for Canadians to speak out on priorities that industrialized nations should adopt on economic recovery, environment & human rights, decent & green jobs, equality & social protection, as well as Universal Access for AIDS.

For more information, visit the Canadian Labour Congress website or the People's Summit site. Published on May 25, 2010.

PSAC federal budget fightback plan: information meetings and training sessions in Ottawa and Gatineau

To help you know what to look for when managers are meeting you to implement the budget cuts, we are offering infomation meetings in the region. The first meeting is held on June 8 in Ottawa. More details.

The fightback campaign against the federal budget and the PSAC action plan include training. Members of local executives, stewards, building reps and everyone actively involved with the PSAC in workplaces are strongly encouraged to participate in a half-day training where we will equip ourselves with the necessary information, tools and skills to make this campaign a success in our workplaces. The next training session in English and French will be held on May 29. Please, read the poster for details and the application form to register. Published on May 21, 2010.

Treasury Board: Influence the bargaining process now!

PSAC is starting today the process leading to the approval of the bargaining demands for the Treasury Board employees it represents. And we need your input.

You are invited to information meetings that will be offered in the region. The next meeting in on June 8 in Ottawa. More details on dates and location of the meetings. Published on May 14, 2010.

Canadian Labour Congress Ontario Region Summer School

The PSAC-NCR is offering two scholarships of $2,200 each to cover registration and participation costs to the 2010 Canadian Labour Congress - Ontario Region Summer School. Details (bilingual).

See the Summer School information flyer. Published on May 6, 2010.

PSAC-NCR Activist School

Under the theme Strengthening Our Union and Our Communities: A gathering of PSAC-NCR activists, the 2010 PSAC-NCR Activist School will be held from June 10, 16:00 to June 13, 17:00, at the Nav Canada Conference Centre in Cornwall, Ontario. Details. Published on May 5, 2010.

Changes to government parking policy will unfairly target workers with disabilities

The PSAC is concerned that impending changes to the federal government’s parking policy will adversely affect workers with disabilities, creating a barrier that will make it more difficult to access their workplaces. PSAC represents 172,000 workers, the majority of whom are in the federal public sector. Read the press release. Published on May 4, 2010.

CRAPO next general meeting : Wednesday, June 9, 2010 - Notice of an election

The Conseil régional d’action politique de l’Outaouais will held its next meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at the Gatineau Regional Office of the PSAC located at 200 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau. Please note that there will be an election for the position of President. Details. Published on May 4, 2010.

We are going to FIGHT back the budget cutbacks!

The Harper Conservatives have decided to make the public sector pay for the financial crisis. The spending freeze announced in the 2010 federal budget will result in job and service cuts if we do not mobilize powerful and effective opposition on the ground. This is what our action plan is all about. Published on April 28, 2010.

National Day of mourning

Read the message from the CLC on the National Day of Mourning. Published on April 28, 2010.

Death of trade unionist Michel Chartrand

Members of CRAPO had sent this message to the family of Michel Chartrand.

Mobilization against the Harper budget has begun in the region

Close to 120 members of locals in the National Capital Region were present on April 6 to begin the regional mobilization against the austerity measures announced in the last Conservative budget. Details and pictures. Published on April 7, 2010.

Canada Post to privatize 300 contact centre jobs across Canada

The PSAC will be taking swift action to prevent Canada Post from privatizing an important part of its operations. Yesterday, the crown corporation announced that it would outsource its contact centres and the National Philatelic Centre, resulting in the elimination of more than 300 jobs across the country. Details on the PSAC national website. Published on April 7, 2010.

The Liberal Leader pledges his support for the public service, but stays prudent on budget matters

The meeting was an initiative of PSAC members of the National Capital Region. In addition to the Liberal Leader, the following MP's were also present: Marcel Proulx, Hull-Aylmer, Mauril Bélanger, Ottawa-Vanier and David McGuinty, Ottawa-South. The meeting was held on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 in Mr. Ignatieff’s office. Published on March 24, 2010.

Read Mr. Ignatieff anwers to our members' questions.

Federal Budget 2010 : devoid of new ideas and ideological

The Harper government's 2010 Budget demonstrates a government that is devoid of new ideas and full of ideological cuts to the size of government masquerading as fiscal restraint. It is difficult to believe that they prorogued Parliament and then introduced a new budget with so little new and positive to show. Read the detailed anaylsis on the PSAC national website. Published on March 24, 2010.

Federal budget targets public service for cuts, PSAC will defend members, jobs, services

Even if pensions were not targeted by the government in its latest budget, the March 4 budget freezes federal departmental spending.  The government announced they want to balance the budget on the backs of public service workers – a direct threat to our jobs and the services we deliver.

Our campaign on pensions was only a beginning. We now need to fight against a reduction of the public services offered to all Canadians. Continue to visit our special page on public services and pensions.

Download, print and distribute this leaflet in your workplace.

John Gordon seeks the support of opposition party leaders

The Throne Speech clearly spelled out the government's intentions - he is targeting our public services. John Gordon didn't wait for the reading of the federal budget and immediately communicated with the leaders of the three opposition parties.

Read the letter to Jack Layton
Read the letter to Michael Ignatieff
Read the letter to Gilles Duceppe (in French).

Put people first in federal budget

The head of the largest union representing federal public sector workers is urging the Harper government not to cut public services or attack federal pension plans in order to pay off the deficit. Read the press release.

Hands off our pensions!

There recent attacks on our pension plan by right-wing groups have galvanized our members. Everywhere in the country PSAC members and people who believe in a strong public sector are signing the petition.

We are fighting against any attack on public services and defined-benefit pension plans. Here is how:

• Fight the myths about your pension plan with people you know.
• Help improve retirement security for all Canadians.
• Sign the online petition. Published on February 20, 2010.

Winter 2010 Education

Check out the NCR winter 2010 schedule

• Register for basic courses on-line
• Application forms are also available through the PSAC Ottawa and Gatineau Regional Offices.
• The advanced course form is now on-line. Published on January 5, 2010.

Museum of Civilisation and War Museum: the strike is over
Workers ratify new agreement after 86 days on strike

Workers from the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the War Museum have voted to accept the tentative settlement negotiated between the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation on December 15. They returned to work on December 16, officially ending their 86-day strike. Details. Published on December 15, 2009.

Becoming a Joint Learning Program Facilitator

The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) invite you to apply to join its team of facilitators for the Joint Learning Program (JLP) in participating to the next orientation session (in French) that will be held in Montreal from February 15 to 19, 2010. Details.

NCR Council General Meeting

The General Meeting of the NCR Council will be held in the J.K. Wyllie boardroom Saturday September 15, 2007 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (233 Gilmour). For more information and registration forms.

PSAC members are cool!

Dozens of PSAC members were seen this week handing out leaflets in various parts of Ottawa and Gatineau, from Tunney's Pasture to the Promenade du Portage and in front of the National Arts Centre. Read more.

Find out who the Winners are of recent draw to recognize the work done by secretaries of locals in the NCR. PDF or RTF

Ontario - Referendum on Electoral Reform: One Chance on October 10, 2007

Voters in Ontario have an historic chance on October 10, 2007 to achieve, by referendum, a modern voting system for Ontario. The Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system offers more voter choice, fairer election outcomes, better representation, and more politician and party accountability. In other countries it is a strong tool promoting the election of more women and minority candidates.

VOTE for MMP is multi-partisan campaign to make this important reform happen. It welcomes people from all backgrounds and every political party. PSAC strongly supports their work.

For more information on MMP and the VOTE for MMP campaign, including details on how to help, volunteer and donate, visit www.VoteForMMP.ca or contact them at info@voteforMMP.ca or call 416-644-1034 or toll free 1-866-283-3MMP. Posted Aug. 14, 2007

Say no to the SPP! Say yes to democracy!

PM Stephen Harper will meet with US President George W. Bush and Mexican President Felipe Calderon at Montebello on August 20-21 2007, to discuss the Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP).

Join us to give a strong message of opposition. For more info. Please print and distribute this poster widely.

Federations of Labour Conventions - 2007

Sadly, both the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) and the Québec Federation of Labour (QFL - FLQ) will be holding their conventions the same week this year:
OFL: Toronto, November 26 to 30, 2007
FTQ: Québec, November 26 to 30, 2007
Locals need to be affiliated with their respective federations in advance of these conventions. It is not too late to do so. You should be watching the mail as the convention calls will be released later this month. So that we can coordinate PSAC participation at these convention, I would ask locals to let Stephanie Penwarden penwars@psac.com know if they intend to participate.

Edward (Ed) Cashman REVP, NCR. Posted Aug. 14, 2007

CFIA members ratify agreement

PSAC members with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency have ratified their tentative agreement. Arrangements will now be made to sign the new collective agreement which expires on December 31, 2007. Preparation for the next round of bargaining will begin soon. Discussions are underway to begin negotiations with the employer early in the fall. Posted August 3, 2007

Federal Board Finds Bank of Canada Guilty of Bargaining in Bad Faith

OTTAWA – In a victory for the 33 security guards attempting to secure a first collective agreement with the Bank of Canada, the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) has ruled that the Bank has violated its obligation to bargain in good faith. Read the news release. Read the negotiations update. Posted August 3, 2007

Education this fall - sign up now before the courses are full!

The fall schedule is available in PDF format. To sign up for Steward Training or Local Officers Advanced Training, please use this form or to sign up for any other training use this form.

If you require these documents in another format, please email the webmaster. Posted July 16, 2007

CFIA Contract ratification vote

Dates, time and locations  Posted July 11, 2007

Could summer be any cooler ?

Yes, with this red-hot offer! Ottawa Area Council is buying passes for several musical festivals this summer ... for example Blues and Chamber Music.

If you would like to pass out some of our Public Services Are Cool fans to the sweltering crowd, you get a free ticket. How cool is that ?

Email carknea@psac.com and put in for your favourite performer. Posted July 4, 2007

The JLP Reaches a Milestone!

On June 28th, the Joint Learning Program (JLP) has delivered one hundred workshops! Read more
Posted July 4, 2007

Join the Aboriginal Action Circle for an Info Session and Discussion on the Indian Residential School system in Canada and its impact on the Aboriginal Peoples in Canada.

The Circle is proud to welcome, Gina Wilson, the Assistant Deputy Minister of Indian Residential Schools Resolution Canada as its speaker.

When:  At 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Where: 233 Gilmour Street, JK Wyllie Boardroom
This event is open to everyone.

A short question period will follow and the regular Circle meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. (or whenever the discussion is finished).

Please contact Tony Nicolas, Chairperson of the Aboriginal Action Circle, for more information. Tony can be contacted at 819-997-2559 or by email at tony.nicolas@servicecanada.gc.ca

Selling out of federal buildings: June 12 demonstration was a succes.

PSAC held a demonstration in downtown Ottawa on June 12 to protest the Conservative government's plan to sell off and lease back valuable federal government buildings. Details and pictures, on the PSAC national website.
Read the news release. Posted June 12, 2007

National Capital Region, Women's Resolution Conference

The first part of the NCR - Regional Women’s Conference, the Resolution Conference, will be held September 14, 2007 at the PSAC National Headquarters, J.K. Wyllie Boardroom, 233 Gilmour Street, Ottawa. Deadline for registration is July 31, 2007. For details and registration form. Posted June 8, 2007

House of Commons negotiations update

The Issues Posted June 1, 2007

The Joint Learning Program (JLP)

We need your support to promote the JLP. We would like to be invited to your local meetings to present the JLP to the members. Contact Céline Préfontaine at prefonc@psac-afpc.com

The next NCR facilitation orientation session in English will be held October 15th to 23rd // in French: October 29th to November 2nd
More information
Posted Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Add union events to the new Web calendar - go ahead and try it!

June 20, 2007 is the day you say goodbye to the old collective agreement and hello to a new and better one.

June 20, PSAC members in all of the Treasury Board bargaining units are joining in a day of solidarity to show your support for the people working on these new agreements – your negotiating teams! To find out more in HTML or in PDF

June 21 -National Aboriginal Day

This a day the government has set aside to allow us all to honour our Aboriginal colleagues and learn a little more about the culture and beliefs of Canada's Aboriginal peoples. All PSAC members are encouraged to participate in one of the many activities scheduled on Victoria Island or at the Canadian Museum of Civilization. To find out more please visit http://www.nadottawa.com/

Building Bridges instead of Fences: The First Aboriginal Gathering

Conference held at Crowne Plaza Toronto beginning June 12 in the evening, June 13 all day, and a half day June 14. For more info read the invitation, sign up using the registration form, child care form and personnal assistance form.

The Security and Prosperity Partnership is a collective dream of 30 chief executives and three political leaders mostly made up of men

Should these 33 men have the right to change your health standards, food inspection, health and safety rules and dictate about the future of your air, water and energy supplies? Probably not. Read more.
Posted Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Council did not approve a 2% cost of living increase for our community-based child care programs

Tell them that it is not acceptable to ignore the need or a cost of living increase for our child care programs.

The future you want for our city: Let Council know!

The City Council agreed to do a “priority-setting” exercise to determine what the city will fund in the future and how it will deliver City programs and services. It seems the only way to try to make your views known is by completing a very short on-line survey.

Plans are now underway for City Council to hold 12 closed-door sessions starting April 23rd at the Municipal - Pineview Golf Course. Make your views known ››

Tentative agreement reached at the National Gallery of Canada News release

Hundreds Sign Petition in Support of Fairness at the House of Commons Read the bulletin

CRAPO General Meeting, Wednesday, May 23

The CRAPO will hold its general meeting on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at the Gatineau Regional Office of the PSAC located at 200 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau. Please note that the meeting will be conducted in French. The meeting will start at 6:00 p.m.

Read the agenda.

E N D  P A Y  Z O N E S

View the photos from May 14 demo at 56 Sparks Street

View photos taken during NCRC committee chairs training session

The Racially Visible Action Committee and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) invites you to a panel discussion

"Why minorities don’t get jobs"

Date: May 31st, 2007
Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Place: Marriott Hotel, Room Cartier II, 100 Kent Street

Everyone is welcome!
Posted Friday, May 11, 2007

E N D  P A Y  Z O N E S

View the photos from May 14 from noon to 1 p.m.
56 Sparks Street

Even if you’re not directly affected by pay zones, come mark the first day of bargaining & support the demand to gain national rates of pay for all Federal Public Service Workers Spread the Word, print this poster and distribute widely!

Bring your PSAC or government ID and get a free lunch

Information: Angèle/Mariam 819-777-4647 or Stéphanie 613-560-2567
Posted Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Join us and bring a friend! Brown Bag- Lunch and Learn

You are cordially invited to a talk by Cecilia Diocson, Executive Director of the National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada and Eastern Canada Coordinator for the Philippine-Canada Task force on Human Rights. She recently returned from a fact-finding mission. Find out more

Date: May 9, 2007
Time: Noon- 1 pm
Place: 280 Metcalfe – 5th floor, Offices of the ODLC, Ottawa
Posted Friday, May 4, 2007

Ottawa Area Council

The Nomination committee has been set up to elect a new chairperson. Karoline Klüg is in charge and nominations can be sent to klugk@national-component.org.

The May 9th OAC meeting will usher in a new approach. The first hour will be devoted to topical guest speakers and presentations. The rest of the meeting will be a regular OAC meeting. All are welcome to the OAC meeting but you need to be a delegate to vote.

The Racially Visible Action Committee invites you to the 13th Anniversary Commemorations of the Genocide of the Tutsis of Rwanda

Treasury Board members: complete your online application for a facilitator orientation session

Interested in becoming a facilitator for the Joint Learning Program (JLP)? Complete your online application to attend a facilitator orientation session.

The JLP is expecting to hold the next English orientation session in the NCR in the fall of 2007. The JLP regional field coordinators for the NCR are Maggy Daly (613-650-2979) and Céline Préfontaine (613-560-2984). Posted Feb 22 2007.

2007 Education schedule

Sign up now! Courses fill up fast.

• Register for basic courses (weekend courses) on-line or use the form provided at the end of the schedule.
• The advanced course form can be completed on-line with Adobe Reader. Need more help?

The French UDP

Deadline for applications for the French UDP is April 10, 2007. To register please use the form provided in PDF format. YOU MUST COMMIT TO ATTEND ALL THREE LEVELS. Posted March 5, 2007

The International Labour Organization condemns the Quebec Government for the adoption of Bill 43

The ILO condemns the adoption of special legislation imposing conditions of employment on some 500,000 Quebec public sector employees.

• Read the report of the ILO Committee on Freedom of Association (p. 115 to 145)
• Read the news release from the three Unions (in French). Posted March 29, 2007

Quebec Elections 2007

Although the election is over, the next one is around the corner. We will leave online the candidates' answers to the questions asked by the CRAPO during the campaign. Posted March 28, 2007

CLC 3rd Aboriginal Forum and Workers of Colour

The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Aboriginal Forum will begin on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, March 21, 2007, followed by the Aboriginal/Workers of Colour Conference (March 22-24).

The Aboriginal Forum (March 21st) is an one-day event, with participation limited to persons of Aboriginal ancestry. The Aboriginal/Workers of Colour Conference will start at 9:00 am on March 22nd and is open to all conference participants. The Aboriginal Forum and Aboriginal/Workers of Colour Conference will take place in Ottawa. Registration package

Important meeting on Electoral Reform in Ontario

Join the Ontario Federation of Labour to learn about the ongoing process of reform on Wednesday, February 21 at 8 p.m. at 233 Gilmour Street in Ottawa. List of dates and meetings. Posted Feb 19 2007.

Increases in ancillary fees at UQO
PSAC supports students in their fight

PSAC in the National Capital Region is supporting students of the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) who are fighting a rise in ancillary fees. Read the press release.

Women’s Eyes on City of Ottawa Budget for 2007

Ward Consultations on the City Budget are taking place this week. A coalition of community groups have reviewed the draft City Budget to help us consider what to ask or listen for at the Ward Consultations. More...

NCR Caucus National Health and Safety Conference

View the photos Posted February 13, 2007

Celebrate the Chinese New Year

The Chinese community of Outaouais invites you to the Chinese New Year Celebration at 7 p.m. on Sunday, February 18 at the Théàtre du Casino du Lac Leamy. Tickets are $15 and for more information you can call 819-770-7287. Posted 22-Jan-2007

Congratulations to Greer Brabazon! PSAC $1000 scholarship winner in the NCR

Greer Brabazon, is the winner of the $1000.00 regional scholarship for the NCR. Read her essay. For more information on scholarships.

Posted 16-Jan-2007

View the photos from the English UDP

Photos from November 2006

Posted 02-Jan-2007

General Meeting CRAPO

The Conseil régional d'action politique de l'Outaouais will be meeting on January 17th, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Gatineau RO. Please see the CRAPO web page for more details. Posted 02-Jan-2007

NCR Council meeting January 27, 2007

Please note that the General Meeting of the NCR Council will be held at the J.K. Wyllie Boardroom, 233 Gilmour, Ottawa on Saturday January 27, 2007 , from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Delegate registration form, Observer registration form and special needs registration form. Posted 02-Jan-2007

Elections for NAIM Circle Alternates

Nominations are open for:

1) By-Election of the NCR Male NAIM Circle Alternate and

2) By-Election of the Female NAIM Circle Alternate

Elections will be held in February 2007 by postal ballot.

We encourage you to personally inform members of your local who are Aboriginal, Inuit or Métis in order to ensure they are made aware of these By-Elections. Bulletin boards may not always be accessible and additional outreach is very important.

Please note that although only the NCR delegates to the 2005 PSAC National Unity Conference have the right to vote in these elections, nominations for the mentioned positions will be accepted from any PSAC NCR member in good standing who self-identifies as Aboriginal, Inuit or Métis. Posted 03-Jan-2007

Alliance Ski Club

For many years now the Alliance Ski Club has been working with Ski Vorlage to offer ski lesson packages at preferred rates. This year the ever popular adult ski or snowboard lesson packages are available for $109.00, all taxes included. This is $20.00 less than last year’s rate. This price includes 8 weeks of 1 ½ hour ski lessons as well as lift tickets from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm any night between Tuesday and Friday. As an additional bonus there is also a FREE day lift ticket included in the package and good for anytime during the season. Other packages are also available. The easiest way to register is to call Vorlage at (819) 459-2301 ext 210 and mention that you are a member of the Alliance Ski Club.

The Alliance Ski Club is open to friends and family of Alliance Staff and Elected Officers including those in Components. The Club charges no annual fees but tries to act as a clearinghouse for information related to skiing and boarding. In the past, members have organized excursions to Mont. Tremblant and Mont. Ste. Marie.

For more information call Bob Allen in the Ottawa Regional Office at (613) 560-2565 or via e-mail at allenb@psac.com
Posted 02-Jan-2007

PSAC/Treasury Board and Parks Canada Agency bargaining