Messages for Public Services and Procurement Canada employees

Stay in the know with news for Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) employees and read updates from the department during COVID-19.

From the DMs’ Desk

Current issues of From the DMs’ Desk. (This website is only accessible to PSPC employees)

In the Know

Current issues of In the Know. (This website is only accessible to PSPC employees)

Past newsletters

• June 23, 2020
  • 2020-06-23: MyGCPay pay stub consultations
  • 2020-06-22: Reconciliation and Indigenous Engagement Unit, working with you and for you
  • 2020-06-22: Re-imagining human-centred workplace cultures post-isolation
  • 2020-06-22: Telework and province of work
  • 2020-06-19: Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day
  • 2020-06-19: Training about the pay process for new employees
  • 2020-06-19: A 10-year imaging milestone
  • 2020-06-19: Update on VPN use outside work hours
  • 2020-06-18: Celebrate Canada days
• June 16, 2020
  • 2020-06-16: Understanding the terminology of the pandemic
  • 2020-06-15: Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day
  • 2020-06-15: Reach out challenge
  • 2020-06-12: Make your voice heard through the PSPC Check-in Survey
  • 2020-06-12: Policy on Service and Digital: PSPC has now designated a service management official and a cyber security official
  • 2020-06-11: Roll out of Microsoft Teams: A message from Tammy Labelle, Chief Information Officer
• June 9, 2020
  • 2020-06-08: National Public Service Week
  • 2020-06-08: Celebrate Canada days 2020
  • 2020-06-05: Learning, talent, and performance management
• June 2, 2020
  • 2020-06-01: Compensation for damages caused by Phoenix
  • 2020-06-01: Mental health check-in
  • 2020-06-01: National AccessAbility Week and COVID-19
  • 2020-06-01: Don’t forget about us: A message from your Persons with Disabilities Network
  • 2020-06-01: Celebrating biodiversity this Canadian Environment Week
  • 2020-05-29: The Human Resources Accessibility Service Centre turns one
  • 2020-05-29: Accessibility Standards Canada
  • 2020-05-29: Second language scholarships
• May 26, 2020
  • 2020-05-25: Sign up now for the Green Challenge 2020: the telework edition
  • 2020-05-22: National AccessAbility Week
  • 2020-05-21: PSPC employee awarded spot in prestigious development program
  • 2020-05-21: Message from Assistant Deputy Minister Kiran Hanspal: Award nominations
  • 2020-05-20: 2020 PSPC Awards of Excellence
• May 19, 2020
  • 2020-05-19: New email warning message
  • 2020-05-18: PSPC works at home
  • 2020-05-15: Excellence in client service during a pandemic
  • 2020-05-15: Seeking a new Diversity Network Coordinator
• May 12, 2020
  • 2020-05-12: PSPC works at home
  • 2020-05-12: GCSurplus delivers
  • 2020-05-12: Leave provisions and reopening of schools and daycares
  • 2020-05-08: Virtual counselling available through the Employee and Organization Assistance Program
  • 2020-05-08: New staffing supports for managers
  • 2020-05-07: Hiring students during the pandemic
  • 2020-05-06: Nominate outstanding colleagues for the 2020 IPAC Awards
• May 5, 2020
  • 2020-05-05: PSPC works at home
  • 2020-05-04: Be emergency ready
  • 2020-05-04: Beware of scammers and fraudsters
  • 2020-05-01: Adjusting to a new normal
  • 2020-05-01: How to get the equipment you need to telework effectively
  • 2020-04-30: VPN update from the Chief Information Officer
• April 28, 2020
  • 2020-04-28: Network access and use of video teleconferencing tools
  • 2020-04-27: Informal Fridays with the Ombudsman
  • 2020-04-27: Take part in PSPC’s Mental Health Week webinar
  • 2020-04-27: Critical work in critical times
  • 2020-04-27: Mental Health Week 2020
  • 2020-04-24: Working together to keep our workplaces safe
• April 21, 2020
  • 2020-04-20: The do’s and don’ts of video teleconferencing
  • 2020-04-16: Employee teleworking tips
• April 15, 2020
  • 2020-04-14: Fees related to parking, day cares and fitness centres
• April 7, 2020
  • 2020-04-07: Message from the Clerk of the Privy Council
  • 2020-04-07: Updated information on leave provisions
  • 2020-04-07: New deadlines for summer vacation leave requests for the Program and Administrative Services group
  • 2020-04-07: Expanded access to the network now available
  • 2020-04-06: Get ready for fiscal year-end in MyGCHR
• April 3, 2020
  • 2020-04-02: PSPC network best practices
  • 2020-04-02: Checkpoints in the Outaouais region
  • 2020-04-02: VPN connection issues
  • 2020-04-02: Services offered by the Human Resources Branch during COVID-19
  • 2020-04-02: Subscribe to receive PSPC email updates
• March 30, 2020
  • 2020-03-30: Tips for coping in these difficult times
  • 2020-03-29: Help is available from the Employee and Organization Assistance Program
  • 2020-03-29: Tips to make your telework experience easier
  • 2020-03-29: You are not alone
• March 25, 2020
  • 2020-03-25: COVID-19: General guide to leave and work
  • 2020-03-25: Report suspicious emails
  • 2020-03-25: Temporary changes to Public Service Health Care Plan