UPDATE: Phoenix
A new article was posted on the PSAC website yesterday on February 25, 2021. The update informs you on the next steps to follow on the decision of the federal government to move forward with taxing Phoenix general damages on...
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Feds taxing phoenix damages despite review
Despite PSAC working with the Canada Revenue Agency to review the taxability of the Phoenix damages, the Liberal government has chosen to ignore this appeal and advised that it will issue the negotiated $2,500 – with tax deductions – on...
Update: Taxability of Phoenix damages
Recently Treasury Board provided the PSAC with the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) preliminary opinion that the general damages awarded in the Phoenix settlement are taxable. It is important to note that this is not a formal tax ruling and that...
UCTE tells government that aviation sector needs more help – Position paper
While recent announcements have shown the government’s intention to provide assistance to the aviation sector, there is still a large focus on the airline industry and not on the actual infrastructure that supports the airlines – airports and Nav Canada....
IMPORTANT: Clarification about Phoenix settlement for retired or former members
There is some misunderstanding as to how retired or former workers are to receive the promised Phoenix settlement for up to $2,500. DO NOT complete a form entitled: Claim for general compensation for former employees: Payment equivalent to additional leave....
Phoenix: update on recovery of overpayments and pension arrears
Last April, government decided to suspend recovery of new overpayments and pension arrears as a result of the problems caused by the Phoenix pay system. This was done in order to mitigate the financial difficulties that may have been caused...
Phoenix: Temporary halt to automatic leave cash-out for members of Treasury Board
As many of you know, there are still many outstanding pay issues as a result of the Phoenix pay system. Compensation advisors are doing their best but are still under tremendous pressure. In order to alleviate some of the pressure...
Aviation Workers Need A Parachute
Not only are Canada’s airports in trouble as a direct impact of the coronavirus, but so are the people who work to keep our travel safe on the ground like workers at airports, and those at Nav Canada who keep...
It’s signed! PSAC and Treasury Board signed the Phoenix agreement for PA and TC groups
Given that the deal had been ratified on September 29 and the votes were in favor of it, only the signature remained to move forward on this new Phoenix Compensation deal. It all took place on October 22. It should...
Update – Phoenix
During the last negotiations and the ratification of the new collective agreement, the PSAC succeeded in obtaining a fair settlement which compensates our members. Several pieces of information needed to be updated. PSAC has provided a Most Frequently Asked Questions...