Under the theme ‘Resilience,’ the CEIU 2025 National IRCC Conference was called to order by Shauna-Lee Dupuis, the National Vice-President (NVP) for IRCC and the Chair of the CEIU National IRCC Advisory Committee.

CEIU members recently participated in a “High Tea at Three” event and auction, raising nearly $4,000 in support of two transition houses in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

As indicated in the last update published on our site, February 2025, the hearing of the policy grievance, filed on March 29, 2019, did take place, in person in Ottawa, on Thursday, September 12, 2024, before the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS).

An election will be held for the position of 2^nd Alternate NVP for the Quebec Region starting at 9 a.m. on May 5 and ending at 4 p.m. (EST) on May 12. 

The return-to-office (RTO) transition is a significant adjustment, especially after an extended period of remote work. Many of our members have only recently begun to return to the office three days per week, while some members will begin working three days per week in office soon.

May 10 is Bear Witness Day, an annual observance dedicated to Jordan's Principle. The principle is a simple, powerful commitment: ensuring that First Nations children receive the services and supports they need—when they need them. It’s about putting children’s needs first, above all jurisdictional disputes and bureaucratic barriers.

May marks two important national movements to end gender-based violence, especially against Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people.

In honor of Asian Heritage Month, we're excited to launch the #CEIUAsianHeritage contest!

April 28 is the annual National Day of Mourning, held on this day each year to honour those killed or injured at work and to commit to prevent future tragedies.

While Corrina Gavan is making a national impact through her involvement with Canada Employment and Immigration Union, one of her proudest achievements is seeing her son, Riley, thrive as they walk their own paths together.