On Friday (December 1st, 2023) the AJC Negotiations Committee (NC) filed the Notice to Bargain with the Employer.

As previously reported, the Negotiations Committee decided to delay the delivery of our notice to bargain while we engaged in confidential and without prejudice discussions with the Employer to resolve market adjustment and pay issues in lieu of completing the joint pay studies.

The Department of Justice management has informed the AJC that they have amended the Delegation Approval Level from Level 2 down to Level 3 for requests for Prescribed Presence in the Workplace and the Directive on Telework in relation to requests for workplace accommodation.

We have received a number of inquiries from members about collective bargaining and the market adjustment discussions regarding LP pay.

The Equity Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee at the AJC has created an Educational Initiatives Subcommittee.

The long awaited renewed Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) that we announced to members last year will be coming into effect on July 1st, 2023.

Members who attended the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in April received an update during my report on the status of the joint pay studies as well as on collective bargaining...

As we embark upon the month of June, we are reminded of the significance of National Indigenous History Month and the day set aside to honour and celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

As many of you already know, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) may soon be going on strike.

On October 19, 2020, the Association of Justice Counsel (AJC) presented a policy grievance in support of Black and racialized employees who have, and continue to experience systemic anti-Black racism, anti-Black sexism and systemic discrimination.

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid "pass laws" in 1960.

Today, we celebrate the French language and the cultural diversity it brings to our communities.

On March 6th, 2023, the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) rendered its decision on an important grievance concerning discrimination against Black and racialized employees at the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC).

On International Women's Day, the AJC recognizes and celebrates the incredible achievements and contributions of women to the legal profession.

Following the AJC’s 2020 General Election and subsequent Executive elections, the Governing Council (GC) sought a review the electoral processes to ensure greater accountability and transparency.