As indicated in the last update posted on our website in April 2025, the hearing on the policy grievance filed on March 29, 2019, took place in person in Ottawa on Thursday, September 12, 2024, before the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS).

Under the theme “Strong. Proud. Independent.,” the Canada Employment and Immigration Union’s 2025 National Women’s Conference kicked off on May 25 with a powerful performance by the Montreal Steppers, setting the right energy to get the conference going.

June marks Pride Month, and CEIU proudly recommits itself to defending the dignity, safety and full participation of all 2SLGBTQIA+ people.

CEIU would like to congratulate Jenny-Lee McLaughlin on being elected 2^nd Alternate National Vice-President, Québec (A/NVP).

The federal government's decision to terminate 800 term employees from the Passport program effective June 27 contradicts its commitment to improve passport processing times and will directly impact service quality for Canadians.

National AccessAbility Week, held each year in the last week of May, aims to promote accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities in Canada. This year, AccessAbility Week takes place from May 25-31.

On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT), observed on May 17, 2025, CEIU stands in solidarity with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities worldwide. 

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).