Policy Commentary

Feb 22, 2016

ACFO on Budget 2016: Restoring fairness and funding a progressive platform

Last week ACFO submitted a brief to the House of Commons Standing Committee as part of that committee’s budget consultation […]

President's Corner

Dec 17, 2015

The best of the season to you all

As I prepare to put a very busy 2015 to bed, I find myself particularly reflective as I take stock […]

President's Corner

Dec 11, 2015

Thoughts on accrual based accounting, transparency and sustainability

While reading through the news a few days ago, I came across an illuminating article in Public Finance International and […]

Whistleblower protection

Dec 8, 2015

What to do if you see wrongdoing

Several months ago, you may have received a survey from ACFO regarding the disclosure of wrongdoing in the federal public […]

President's Corner

Dec 1, 2015

Thoughts on another successful AGM

First of all, I’d like to extend my sincere appreciation to the 160 members of the FI Community that joined […]

Nov 20, 2015

ACFO President reacts to fiscal update

With the news that Canada’s budget is once again in deficit, Milt Isaacs, President of the Association of Canadian Financial […]

President's Corner

Nov 10, 2015

On rhetoric and remembrance

A year ago this week I sat down to write my annual reflection on Remembrance Day with a heavy heart […]

President's Corner

Oct 16, 2015

Build a better future - show up at the ballot box

As most of you already know, last summer we had the pleasure of hosting Rick Mercer at our Funding Democracy […]

President's Corner

Oct 8, 2015

Thoughts on "ballot-box issues" as the election looms

As many of you know, I recently finished up a speaking tour across eastern Canada for FMI. This tour gave me the opportunity to reflect and to gather my […]

Whistleblower protection

Sep 29, 2015