In a recent press release Craig Bell Estabrooks, President & CEO of Port Saint John, called 2025 “a defining year”. The Port Authority rewarded Estabrooks with a more than 30 per cent salary increase for his part in this success. However, it remains to be seen whether the members of PSAC-UCTE local 61124 will be similarly rewarded for their contributions.

This National Public Service Week, we celebrate and thank public service workers for everything they do to support people across Canada.

The federal government has unveiled its national strategy on artificial intelligence, committing over $2 billion in funding. But Prime Minister Carney’s strategy is silent on what workers actually need: guarantees AI won’t replace workers, surveillance protections, and public accountability.