After years of review and negotiation, federal public service unions have secured meaningful improvements to the National Joint Council (NJC) Travel Directive. These updates better reflect the real costs and realities of work-related travel.

In the context of ongoing workforce adjustment measures, the legislation enabling the Early Retirement Incentive (ERI) has now received Royal Assent.

On March 24, 2026, the Association of Justice Counsel was informed by the Employer that the Commission des normes, de l’équite, de la santé et de la sécurite du travail (CNESST) has identified that an asbestos exposure at the Guy-Favreau Complex in Montreal is related to a serious health condition affecting a Justice employee who worked in the Complex.

The AJC has filed a policy grievance challenging the employer’s announcement that LPs will be required to be physically present in the workplace four days per week.

The AJC met with the Department of Justice to review the results of the Voluntary Departure Program (VDP). The results confirm that the program is helping reduce workforce adjustment impacts.

Settlement discussions are currently underway with the Department of Justice regarding the pause of the Department of Justice LP-01 Training and Development Program.

The Association of Justice Counsel (AJC) proactively raised the tax treatment of retroactive wage payments issued in 2025 under the Collective Agreement with the employer.

After years of review and negotiation, federal public service unions have secured meaningful improvements to the National Joint Council Travel Directive.

The AJC received the employer’s response to the policy grievance on the program’s pause of the LP-01 Training and Development Program.

During its February 9, 2026 meeting examining Bill C-15, the Standing Committee on Finance heard direct references to concerns raised by the Association of Justice Counsel.

Earlier today the federal government announced its intention to increase in office presence to four days a week as of July 6, 2026, with a promise to engage unions for input on implementation of the plan.

The Association of Justice Counsel has been advised that the Department of Justice is notifying members that their positions are affected by workforce adjustment.

With some federal departments announcing another wave of Workforce Adjustment this month, the Association of Justice Counsel remains steadfast in its advocacy and support for its 3,500 members. 

The Association of Justice Counsel has filed a systemic human rights complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Commission to address the systemic discrimination and career barriers faced by our Black members in the federal public service.

Many members are receiving overpayment letters from the government demanding repayment of actual or alleged Phoenix overpayments.