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Updates

The first PSAC regional conferences for racially visible members will take place next year.  To prepare, we have developed a survey seeking input from members who self-identify as racially visible.

Report of the Regional Executive Vice-President, Prairies to the National Board of Directors, submitted for the October 27-30, 2015 meeting. This report covers the period from the last NBoD meeting. 

PSAC Social Justice Fund invites your members to participate in the next Education In Action project in Guatemala for two weeks, February 12 - 26, 2016.

Education In Action is supported by the PSAC Social Justice Fund to engage members and other Canadians to deepen their understanding of Guatemala and to build solidarity with Mayan communities in Guatemala.

EIA has inspired many people to get involved in meaningful solidarity with Guatemala. One hundred and three people have participated in the program to build homes for impoverished families in the rural areas of the Guatemalan highlands since 2007. Since the program was founded by former PSAC member Roberto Miranda, 86 homes, 3 community centres and 3 schools have been built.

PSAC national president Robyn Benson has reached out to the new government congratulating Justin Trudeau and his caucus on their election and expressing hope for a constructive relationship. She also requested a meeting with Mr. Trudeau as soon as possible.

Canadians rejected the Harper Conservatives and voted for change on October 19 and that is good news for Canada, says the Public Service Alliance of Canada.

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