The Pay Equity Commissioner has officially begun reviewing PSAC's bad-faith complaint against CFIA, according to PSAC and the Agriculture Union on October 6, 2026. The complaint concerns CFIA's refusal to post the completed Pay Equity Plan and its continued efforts to obtain a one-year extension, despite the plan having already been finalised and ready for publication.
The joint Pay Equity Committee had selected the methodology, circulated a draft plan, reviewed employee feedback and completed the final plan in preparation for its release.
PSAC estimates that the delays are holding up approximately $15.9 million in pay equity payments owed to employees in positions predominantly occupied by women.
At this stage, the Commissioner is reviewing the complaint and has not issued a decision. The complaint concerns the handling and delay of the pay equity process; it does not constitute a ruling against CFIA. Members should not anticipate payments until the plan is posted and the outstanding process is resolved.
Source: https://psacunion.ca/psac-complaint-over-cfia-pay-equity-delay-moves
