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The Canadian economy
shrivelled in the second quarter to its worst performance in seven
years, Statistics Canada said Wednesday. The contraction reported
Wednesday compared with growth at an annual pace of 2.5 per cent  ... Read
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Dr. Jack Kitts oversees 12,000 employees and an annual budget of
$1.2 billion as the chief executive of The Ottawa Hospital (TOH),
which serves more than 1 million people
Dr. Jack Kitts, 60,
oversees 12,000 employees and an annual budget of $1.2 billion as
the chief executive of The Ottawa Hospital (TOH), which serves more
than 1 million people. Read
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Whether or not it
survives appeal, Europe's $27B ruling will focus attention on tax
avoidance. Apple is getting more publicity than it ever dreamed of
just before the expected launch of its new iPhone 7. You'd think
CEO Tim Cook would be happier.
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August 31, 2016
Brexit
- Picking Up the Pieces
Gillian Fawcett
In the United Kingdom the general public is possibly living through
the most politically tumultuous period of their lives following the
vote to leave the European Union (EU) on June 23rd, 2016.
The outcome was not the one expected by the UK Government or wanted
by people living in Scotland, London and Liverpool; to name but a
few of the places in the UK that voted to stay in the EU.
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Lean:
It's Not Rocket Science, It's Work Science
Joanne Gaudet and France Bergeron
 The main goal of this
paper is to deepen the understanding of Lean as a science of work
based on flow, in any context, whether in manufacturing, in
government, in health care or at home. As long as there is work
performed, implementation of Lean as science can increase
efficiency, effectiveness, creativity, innovation and foster a
learning culture. Read more
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P.E.I.
On
June 1st, FMI-PEI welcomed the Honourable Doug Currie, PEI's
Minister of Education, Early Learning and Culture, to open its
session on "Strategic Financial Management Advice."
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Fredericton
The
focus for the breakfast event on June 7th was "Managing
Uncertainties" with Bailey Church, CPA, CA, CIA and a Partner in
KPMG's Accounting Services. The Fredericton Chapter is lucky
to have Mr. Church as a standing date to offer valuable insight to
the financial community. Read more |
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Québec
IGF-Québec's
2015-2016 season wrapped up on June 15th with a presentation by Ms.
Guylaine Leclerc, Auditor General of Québec since February
2015. Ms. Leclerc provided an overview of her organization's
strategic direction. She mentioned that, more than ever, the
organization's activities will provide added value for the people
of Québec. Read
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Montréal
On
September 22nd, IGF-Montréal will launch its 2016-2017 program
season with guest speaker Ms. Guylaine Leclerc, Auditor General of
Québec, at the offices of the National Bank of Canada.
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Capital
The
FMI-Capital Chapter (FMI-CC) has had an exciting spring and summer
in the nation's capital. The Program year concluded with many
successful events. On October 20th, FMI-CC will be offering its
first PD Day of the new season with "Deliverology - The Role of the
Strategic Advisor." Read
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Ontario
FMI Ontario Chapter Reboot - Ontario Chapter is on-track
for its official kick-off event on Thursday, October 25th at the
University of Toronto's Father Madden Hall. Read
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Regina
On May 25th, some twenty participants attended a breakfast session
with Deanna Bergbusch, Executive Director of the Planning,
Accountability and Reporting Branch within the Saskatchewan
Ministry of Finance. Read
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Edmonton
FMI
Edmonton will be hosting its 2016-2017 kick-off professional
development event on Wednesday, September 21st on "Fostering
Innovation in the Public Service When Money is Tight." Public
servants are expected to be innovative while working in a risk
adverse environment. Read
more
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Victoria
It was another fantastic year for
the FMI Victoria Chapter. We were successful in our implementation
of the new registration system which has made registration and
tracking of our events very easy. We sent one member and one
board member to Ottawa last Fall to enjoy and experience PD Week
2015 and we were able to send three members to St. John's, ...
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 It
can certainly be said that the National Capital Region has had a
lovely summer if you like temperatures in the 40's, humidity and
torrential rain. 40's, humidity and torrential rain. However,
that hasn't slowed down activities at the FMI National Office.
Between PSMW 2016 St. John's, launching of the first module of the
online course in the Leadership Series, planning for PD Week 2016,
and year-end to name a few, 'vacation-mode' for National staff was
practically non-existent. Read
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