The Government of Canada and the Public Service Alliance of Canada begin mediation for the Border Services Group

June 3, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

Today, the Government of Canada and the Public Service Alliance of Canada entered into mediated negotiations with the goal of reaching an agreement on a renewed collective agreement for the Border Services Group.

Border Services Group employees provide important services to Canadians and we are fully committed to reaching an agreement at the table that is fair for them and reasonable for taxpayers. With a shared commitment to good faith bargaining, the government is optimistic that an agreement can be reached.

We have already reached agreements with over 80% of public service employees combining a total of 17 bargaining units, and we remain committed to doing the same for the Border Services employees.  

Associated Links

• Public Interest Commission Recommends Employer and PSAC “Resume Collective Bargaining Immediately” to reach an agreement for the Border Services Group - Canada.ca
• Public Interest Commission Report for the Border Services group
• The Government of Canada responds to the Public Service Alliance of Canada strike vote for the Border Services group - Canada.ca
• Statement from President of Treasury Board on Public Interest Commission Hearings for the Border Services Group - Canada.ca
• Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Statement in response to Public Service Alliance of Canada Strike Vote - Canada.ca
• The collective bargaining process - Canada.ca