CFIA delays pay equity progress for women
The following was published by PSAC on March 13, 2026 March marks both International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, a time when workers at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) should be celebrating an estimated $15.9 million in pay equity...
Jobs cuts at CFIA will lead to a food safety crisis in Canada
For Immediate Release Ottawa, January 28, 2026 – Yesterday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced sweeping job cuts as part of a government-wide expenditure review ordered by Mark Carney. The Agriculture Union categorically denounces these cuts,...
CFIA Cuts Threaten Food Safety: Why Closing Newfoundland Quarantine Stations Could be a Disaster
The Canadian government managed to pass its budget on November 17 by a narrow vote of 170-168. An estimated 40,000 jobs will be cut over the next few years. This will inevitably lead to a decrease in the quality of public services, and impact workers’ lives across the...
CFIA bargaining conference: members establish priorities
Agriculture Union members at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) participated in a Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) national bargaining conference October 28-30 to discuss and prioritize bargaining issues and elect their bargaining team. The current...
Agriculture Union Statement on World Food Day 2025
Food Security Needs Investment, Not Austerity Ottawa, October 16, 2025 – Today, on World Food Day, the Agriculture Union is denouncing Mark Carney’s proposed budget cuts, which could have disastrous impacts on Canada’s food security and agricultural sector. Our...
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...