News Releases:
Food processing staff need protection
Federal and provincial authorities have been slow to safeguard inspection
On Harmony Beef, Kenney is irresponsible and wrong
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is wrong to assert that the Harmony meat plant was shut down because federal inspectors refuse to work there
Major Phoenix victory – No more gross payback for overpayments.
No more gross payback for overpayments.
Lax border control leaves Niagara producers vulnerable
Two of the four major land crossings from the US into Canada in the Niagara Region are unattended by inspectors from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Independent poll shows Canadians reject Conservatives’ food inspection policies
The great majority of Canadians reject the Harper government’s policy of permitting the food processing industry to police its own safety practices.
Bar-b-quers beware
Every meat slaughter inspection group in Toronto and throughout Ontario is working short-handed, often operating below staffing levels required to ensure meat packing houses are following all safety requirements.
Union News:
Carney: don’t gamble with canada’s food security
(The following op-ed was published in The Hill Times on August 4, 2025) Opinion | BY MILTON DYCK | As Canadians, we take pride in the safety, quality, and sustainability of our food. From coast to coast, we trust that what ends up on our plates has passed through...
The Agriculture Union Stands in Solidarity with Household and Farm Workers
In May 2025, the National Council of the Agriculture Union voted to provide both financial and awareness-raising support to the Association for the Rights of Household and Farm Workers, also known by its French acronym DTMF. This support includes a two-year grant...
CFIA bargaining conference: Members of equity groups, women, and young workers encouraged to apply
In preparation for the next round of bargaining, PSAC will host a national bargaining conference for members in the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) bargaining group October 28-30, 2025, in Ottawa. The conference will bring members together to review and discuss...
CFIA bargaining survey: Help shape your next contract
As we enter a new round of bargaining with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), your input is essential to deciding the issues we prioritize at the bargaining table. The way we work has fundamentally changed, and we need your voice to help guide the...
CFIA bargaining: Tell us how to improve your next contract
PSAC is getting ready for the next round of bargaining for over 4,180 members working at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). As the first step in this process, we need to hear from you. What would you like to see in your next collective agreement? This is your...
Obituary
Henriette H. Pollon (nee Love) https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/chapellawn/obituaries/henriette-h-pollon/129838.html Henriette passed away at Misericordia Place after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her beloved husband William.Henriette was born in Dauphin, but...
Working from home challenges to equity groups
While a lot of Federal Sector Managers reported during the Covid pandemic that their staff have been more than productive while working from home, The Federal government wants to enforce a mandatory 3 day / week working from the offices instead of working from home...
Our National Vision Photo Contest
Regions photos winners from our contest "Our National Vision" The grand prize winner - Teresa Fehr Thank you everybody for your participation Annexe 12 - Photo Contest First Round Winners
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