As courts across the country are announcing their reopenings, we have been working diligently to ensure the safety, health and security of our members.

Today, we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. It is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

The Association of Justice Counsel (AJC) stands in solidarity with the Black community and condemns the loss of Black lives to anti-Black racism and violence.

We have finally been able to commence discussions with DOJ and PPSC (in separate consultations) about management leave.

As COVID-19-related matters continue to evolve, so does our work on your behalf.

Results of the AJC's Biennial Executive Committee (EC) election.

As we navigate these unique and evolving challenges, I want to remind you that the AJC is here for you and will continue to advocate for your mental well-being and personal health and safety.

The AJC continues to participate in daily meetings with senior Treasury Board officials and other bargaining agent heads to discuss the on-going situation with CoViD-19.

The AJC, together with other bargaining agents, is continuing to participate in weekly meetings with senior officials to discuss government-wide issues.

The new coronavirus, known as CoViD-19, is not a strain of influenza nor is it SARS.

We are pleased to announce that the procedure and forms to access the Phoenix Damages Settlement first tier leave compensation for former employees are now available by clicking on the link below.

In response to our November 19th update on pay errors and retro performance pay, PSPC has reported back to us on the progress made.

As we indicated in our November 28th update, our first bargaining session with Treasury Board since the conciliation decision, was scheduled on December 17th and 18th.

As indicated in our Oct 18th update on bargaining, we met with Treasury Board on November 23rd to exchange proposals.

On December 15th 2022, the National Joint Council of bargaining agents met virtually with Treasury Board officials and were informed that the Employer will be introducing a new common hybrid work model for federal public servants.