News

In this update

• 1. Your Rights
• Can the Employer force a return to work solely on the basis that I am an FS?
• What steps should I take if I have concerns, or if I am worried about going back to a more rigid work schedule?
• What can I do if I have a medical condition that prevents me from returning to the workplace?
• What if my request for accommodation is denied?
• What about my right to privacy?
• To what extent am I entitled to accommodation?
• Can I get assistance in seeking accommodation?

On March 16, 2020, the Federal government issued its work-from-home orders as part of Canada’s COVID-19 response. Since that day, many of our members have been working remotely, or in a hybrid arrangement, without interruption or serious impact to the…

"In person meeting, Kazbegi, Georgia" by Myriem Belgharbi The Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers (PAFSO) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2022 Annual Photo Contest held earlier this year. This year’s theme of…

OTTAWA, ONTARIO–The Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers (PAFSO) is pleased to announce that a tentative agreement has been reached with the Employer to update the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP). This welcome news is the result of over…

In this update

• Detailed list of benefit improvements
• Vision care
• Paramedical practitioners
• Hospital and emergency coverage
• Drug coverage
• Miscellaneous expense benefits
• Coverage for diabetic conditions
• Other benefit amendments

Now in its 32nd year, the PAFSO Awards continues in its mission to recognize, highlight and celebrate the exceptional achievements of members of Canada’s professional Foreign Service. 2022 was yet another banner year for the PAFSO Awards. Once again, we…

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• PAFSO ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2022, 4:00 P.M.