# PSAC Resumes Contract Talks with Treasury Board

The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) is set to resume contract negotiations with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat representing the federal government. These talks involve over 100,000 federal public servants in the Program and Administrative Group and follow a declared impasse and a significant strike in 2023. PSAC is seeking a 4.75% annual wage increase over three years along with enhanced remote work protections and job security, while the government has proposed substantially lower wage increases. This resumption signals ongoing labor relations challenges within the federal public service that may impact government operations and procurement planning.

- Procurement professionals should anticipate potential impacts on federal workforce availability and contract execution timelines due to labor negotiations and possible industrial actions.
- Contractors working with federal agencies may need to assess risks related to workforce stability and adjust project schedules or staffing plans accordingly.
- This development highlights the importance of monitoring labor relations within government agencies as a factor influencing procurement risk management and contract performance.
- Organizations engaged in federal public service contracts should prepare for possible changes in labor costs and workforce policies depending on negotiation outcomes.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Professional Services
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
- Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC)

### Sources
- [Public service: PSAC to resume contract talks with federal government ](https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article/federal-union-to-resume-contract-talks-with-government) - CTV News