How the PSAC Strike Has Impacted Canadians So Far

How the PSAC Strike Has Impacted Canadians So Far
A flag flies as Public Service Alliance of Canada members walk the picket line outside government buildings in Gatineau, Quebec, on April 21, 2023. Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press
Isaac Teo
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As one of the largest strikes in Canadian history hits day six, Canadians and businesses who need access to federal services continue to find themselves faced with disruptions with no idea when the thousands of public servants who walked off the job will resume their duties.

The strike, declared by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) on April 19, has had more than 155,000 federal public servants reporting to the picket line to date, affecting everything from passport processing to Employment Insurance claims, tax returns, and the agriculture sector. Here’s a list of some of the areas of impact faced by Canadians thus far.

Passport Application

In an interview with Global News’ ‘The West Block’ program on April 23, Karina Gould, minister of families, children, and social development, urged Canadians not to apply for a new passport or renew an old one.