Government restructuring

Prime Minister Paul Martin is in the process of restructuring
government departments and agencies. The PSAC is seriously concerned
that the restructuring, as outlined by the government, will adversely
affect service to Canadians in a great many areas. In addition, the
restructuring will have a significant, long lasting and negative impact
on the working lives of a great many PSAC members.

Visit this page often as we will add more information about this issue.

Letter from PSAC President Nycole Turmel to all PSAC members.

We are in the process of answering many of your questions and addressing your concerns about the recent government announcements on restructuring and “program review”. Details.

December 16, 2003

Government restructuring – PSAC to challenge a transfer of members

The PSAC will challenge the transfer of thousands of its members from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA) to the new Canada Border Services Agency. Read Nycole Turmel's letter to the Minister of Public Works and Government Services and to the Treasury Board President

December 12, 2003

Media Release

Paul Martin's government reorganization throws bargaining into uncertainty. Read the release

Open letters from PSAC President Nycole Turmel

President of Queen's Privy Council Denis Coderre.

Public Works and Government Services Minister Stephen Owen.

Treasury Board President Reg Alcock.

December 4, 2003

Open letter to Paul Martin

PSAC President, Nycole Turmel, lets prime-minister-to-be know where we stand on restructuring in the federal government. Read Nycole's letter to Paul Martin.