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The Government of Canada made a commitment to Canadians to help ensure that federally regulated workplaces, including Parliament Hill, are free from harassment and violence. Today, the government is taking the next step toward a strengthened federal framework to protect workers and support employers.

We are consulting with Canadians to hear their opinions on the proposed regulatory framework for Bill C-65 through an online consultation. We want to know what you think about the proposed regulations, which will help shape and influence the new framework should Bill C-65 become law. …

This article was previously published on May 25, 2017.

Bill C-27, which would amend the Pension Benefits Standards Act and make possible target benefit pension plans for federally-regulated and Crown corporation employers. This would not affect federal public sector employees or retirees at this time…

With the completion of the most recent round of collective bargaining, the RCEA will be moving to an online/digital format. All future elections, tentative agreement ratifications, or other voting will take place through an online format. …

The RCEA would like to thank and congratulate all of its members during National Public Service Week (NPSW).  The members exemplary contribution to research in science is renowned in Canada and world-wide. …

Effective April 1, 2018, the following changes were made to the Public Service Health Care Plan:

1. Expansion of Coverage for non-oral contraceptives
2. Introduction of Digital Services – Information regarding Digital Services can be found on the PSHCP website: http://www.pshcp.ca/news-and-bulletins/monthly-articles/are-you-ready-for-digital-services.aspx