Policy Commentary

AFB 2019: Invest in public servants, demand accountability from contractors

In the 2019 Alternative Federal Budget, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) makes the case for greater investment in […]

Celebrating service and solidarity on Labour Day

This Labour Day, we at ACFO want to celebrate our pride in both serving and representing the FI Community and […]

ACFO on Budget 2019: Sustainable public services and strong financial controls

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

Public Service Week, the effects of Phoenix on government financial information and the role FIs will play

Each year in the third week of June, the government takes Public Service Week as an opportunity to celebrate the […]

ACFO co-authors article linking tax exploitation and whistleblower protection

ACFO president Dany Richard and communications and research officer Madeline Rodriguez co-authored an article which has been published in a […]

Reflecting on the importance of cooperation among public sector unions on International Workers' Day

This International Workers’ Day, I want to take the opportunity to reflect on an example of the threats frequently faced […]

ACFO recognizes the national Day of Mourning for Canadian workers

Today ACFO honours the Canadian workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness resulting from workplace-related hazards and incidents. […]

Statement from ACFO President on the Toronto van attack

On behalf of the staff and board of ACFO and the entire FI Community, I want to offer my condolences […]

A message from the president for fiscal year end

Fiscal year end can be hectic for FIs which can lead to not paying proper attention to completing your performance […]

#IWD2018: Pay equity finally within our grasp

Last week’s federal budget has once again brought the important issue of equal pay for work of equal value to […]

Budget 2018: Progress on Phoenix, pay equity and tax fairness

In the 2018 federal budget, the government has announced some positive movement on a few of ACFO’s priorities including Phoenix and […]

ACFO welcomes CCPA call for smarter investments in the public service

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives released its 2018 Alternative Federal Budget (AFB) today in Ottawa. ACFO is part of […]