Nov 20, 2014

Harassment in the public service

Earlier this week the Ottawa Citizen published an article recounting Treasury Board President Tony Clement’s statements regarding his “zero-tolerance” policy […]

Nov 10, 2014

Reflections on remembrance in troubling times

Fellow FIs, Tomorrow we as a nation will pause to remember those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. […]

Thoughts on tone as we prepare to meet to bargain

As the ACFO Negotiating Team prepares for the first bargaining session next month we’re seeing more signs that the employer […]

Statement from ACFO President on Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Ottawa incidents

By now you are all aware of the attacks against Canadian Forces personnel and others that have taken place this […]

The return of Bill C-377

It’s now well known that the Conservative government is resuscitating controversial private member’s Bill C-377. This bill, which would allow the government to force unions to hand […]

Strengthening whistleblower protection

The issue of whistleblower protection is one that ACFO has been championing vigorously both at home and around the world […]

Reflections on Labour Day

As the clock winds down on another summer and families get ready for another year of school, it can be […]

ACFO on Budget 2015: Tackle austerity through tax reform

ACFO recently submitted a brief to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance as part of that committee’s budget […]

Disturbing news about the Trade In Services Agreement (TISA)

Public Services International (PSI), an international advocacy group with whom ACFO has been working cooperatively in recent years, raised new […]

ACFO welcomes Auditor General's report on pensions

The latest Auditor General’s report’s section on public sector pensions comes as a welcome development, according to the Association of Canadian […]

Statement on International Workers' Day

As many of you know, ACFO has expanded its international focus in the past year or two. Working in conjunction […]

Apr 15, 2014

ACFO celebrates its 25th Anniversary

25 years ago, a group of dedicated financial officers took a courageous step: to go it alone and create an […]