Bank of Canada – Security

PSAC represents 49 security officers at the Bank of Canada in Ottawa and Montreal through Directly Chartered Local (DCL) 71250.

The 42 officers in Ottawa have been on strike since June 23, 2026, seeking to maintain their current scheduling and overtime provisions, while progress has been made toward resolving the dispute in Montreal.

Find updates and ways to support Bank of Canada security officers.

Bank of Canada Strike Vote 2026

June 3 to 4, 2026, -

Conciliation has ended with the Employer, and we are still at impasse. Despite the rising cost of living the employer has…

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FAQ: Bank of Canada strike votes

In 2022 the parties commenced bargaining and the previous collective agreement expired in December 2021. The bargaining teams met for 33 days since February 23, 2022.

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Security officers at Bank of Canada vote to strike

Security officers represented by PSAC at the Bank of Canada have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action should negotiations fail to reach an agreement that provides a reasonable wage increase and settles other major outstanding issues.

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Strike votes to take place at the Bank of Canada

PSAC local 71250 representing 55 security officers at the Bank of Canada are initiating strike votes in December after being unable to come to an agreement during conciliation on November 27 and 28.

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