The union representing Veterans Affairs Canada staff says a $560-million contract awarded to private medical providers should be halted and that it could cause delays in benefit applications for veterans. The contract, which will extend over five years, was awarded to a joint venture of two private companies – WGC International and Lifemark Health Group – …
Asian Heritage Month
Did you know? This year marks 20 years since the Government of Canada signed an official declaration to designate May as Asian Heritage Month.Almost half of the immigrant population in Canada was born in Asia.From 2017 to 2019, 63.5 percent of newcomers to Canada were born in Asia (including the Middle East)In 2016, the South …
Canadian Multiculturalism
On November 13, 2002, the Government of Canada designated June 27 of each year as Canadian Multiculturalism Day by Royal Proclamation. It is a weeklong celebration ending with Canada Day on July 1st. June 21 National Indigenous Day National Aboriginal Day is a day recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit …
How to Support a Co-worker Experiencing Mental Health Issues
Public Safety Personnel (PSP) can experience extremely high levels of job-related stress. Their exposures to job-related stressors can increase their risk for developing mental health symptoms associated with generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. This fact sheet is from the Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment. https://www.cipsrt-icrtsp.ca/assets/how-to-support-a-co-worker-2021.pdf
Register for listening sessions for a more inclusive and racism-free workplace!
To all UVAE Members I am writing to all UVAE Members to encourage you to register for one of the Listening Sessions noted below which is being put on by VAC’s Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Task Force. Let’s all work together to create a more inclusive and racism-free workplace. This will take all members working …
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UVAE Human Rights Newsletter VOL 2 – Issue 1 – February 2022
The Human Rights Committee met on 5th October 2021, in order to review the logos received in response to the competition announced in May 2021. Initially 3 logos were received, 2 of which had poppies contained within their submission. Unfortunately, the poppy is a trademark of the Royal Canadian Legion and despite our asking for …
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