Dear Brothers and Sisters,
We found out late this afternoon that the government plans to split Passport Canada between Service Canada and Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
Unfortunately, I didn’t know about the announcement until some of our Passport members forwarded the email they received from the employer. It is unacceptable that the employer failed to give us any advance notice – and I am appalled that they chose to make the announcement via email mere minutes after most of our members were already on your way home.
I will be meeting with the employer tomorrow to find out more about their plans. Rest assured that I share your concerns. Canadians have the highest regard for Passport Canada; they value the exceptional service they receive from our members.
This government needs to understand: Passport Canada isn’t broken and it doesn’t need fixing!
I promise to keep you apprised of any news we receive surrounding this change.
In solidarity,
Doug Marshall
National President
Union of National Employees
Media contact: Ben René 613-769-6905