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 […]

Additional compensation for Phoenix-related issues

We are pleased to announce that ACFO-ACAF and other bargaining agents have reached an agreement with Treasury Board regarding additional […]

Jan 21, 2021

New claims process launched for severe impacts of Phoenix

Treasury Board has announced the launch of the new claims process for current or former employees who have experienced severe […]

Pay Centre to resume pension arrears and overpayment recovery

In March of this year, the employer implemented temporary measures to suspend the recovery of pension arrears and overpayments resulting […]

Update on PSAC tentative agreements

As some of you have seen this morning, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) reached a tentative agreement with […]

Jun 2, 2020

Update on Phoenix damages agreement

In June 2019, ACFO-ACAF and other public service bargaining agents signed an agreement with the employer regarding damages associated with […]

Mental health accommodation guide

One of ACFO-ACAF’s most important responsibilities is to support and advocate for members who have mental health challenges and need […]

Feb 7, 2020

Update on Phoenix claims process

Treasury Board has announced details about the claims process for public servants seeking compensation for severe financial costs and lost […]

Dec 3, 2019

Phoenix damages agreement update: former employees

Earlier this year, ACFO-ACAF signed an agreement with the employer on Phoenix damages as part of a subcommittee of federal public service unions. The agreement awarded:   two days of leave […]

Important information about claiming long-term disability premiums

Many employees receiving long-term disability insurance (DI) are unaware that they are entitled to a tax deduction on their portion of previously–paid DI premiums.  More specifically, if an employee becomes eligible for DI benefits, your employee portion of premiums paid over the course of your employment may be deducted from your […]

Jun 13, 2019

Phoenix damages agreement signed

The agreement reached between public service bargaining agents, including ACFO-ACAF, and the employer on May 3 regarding damages associated with […]

In the news: ACFO-ACAF president discusses Phoenix damages settlement

ACFO-ACAF President Dany Richard was recently featured on Radio-Canada discussing the Phoenix damages settlement. His comments are translated below (hear […]