Jobs cuts at CFIA will lead to a food safety crisis in Canada 

28/01/2026 | News Release, Union News

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

01/12/2025 | Union News, Union News

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

20/11/2025 | Union News

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

16/10/2025 | Union News

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

18/07/2025 | Union News, Union News

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

09/07/2025 | Union News

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

29/05/2025 | Union News

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...