Apr 29, 2021

Requesting leave for COVID-19 vaccination appointments

As public health units across the country continue to widen COVID-19 vaccination access to the general public, many ACFO-ACAF members […]

Apply today for free training through the Joint Career Development Program

Applications are now open for the 2021-22 Joint Career Development Program. This program, jointly managed by ACFO-ACAF and the Office […]

Apr 27, 2021

Update: Delay in compensation for Phoenix-related issues

As you may be aware, ACFO-ACAF and other bargaining agents reached an agreement with Treasury Board earlier this year regarding […]

Budget 2021 highlights critical role of public service finance and audit workers now and in the future

With pandemic financial supports to Canadians being extended and many spending initiatives including a major new childcare program announced, it is more important than ever that the […]

Register today: Spring Tune Up 2021

It is that time of year again! ACFO-ACAF is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2021 […]

Don’t forget: High quality, low-cost spring courses available

This is a friendly reminder that the Comptrollership Training Centre (CTC), ACFO-ACAF’s in-house professional development institute, is offering low-cost, live […]

Apr 9, 2021

Public Service Health Care Plan: Negotiations finally set to begin

Following sustained pressure by ACFO-ACAF and others, Treasury Board has finally agreed to start negotiations to improve the Public Service Health Care Plan.   […]

Apr 8, 2021

Seeking your feedback: Work from home survey

As we enter our second year of working remotely, it’s become clear that there is a lack of consistency across […]

Apr 6, 2021

Call for input: NJC Travel Directive

As you likely know, public service workers on travel status are subject to the NJC Travel Directive which sets out […]

Panel recording: Mental Health Seminar

As you may remember, earlier this year, ACFO-ACAF hosted its first Mental Health and Wellness Seminar as part of the […]

Mar 26, 2021

Auditor General praises public service workers

In her opening message accompanying her audits of several COVID-19 relief programs, Auditor General of Canada Karen Hogan praised the […]

Update on sick leave / short-term disability negotiations

As you likely remember, the FI and AV Collective Agreements (and others) reached in 2016 contained a Memorandum of Agreement […]