CENTRAL REGION

Ottawa-Outaouais

About

The Ottawa-Outaouais Chapter is one of 14 FMI Chapters across Canada. We have been providing local members of the public sector with professional development events since 1985.  

Operating as a regional affiliate of the FMI National Office, we host a broad range of learning events and networking opportunities throughout the year focusing on financial management issues that impact all levels of government in the Ottawa-Outaouais Region.

THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS

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Benefits of becoming 
a member of the Ottawa-Outaouais Chapter

  • Learn about key issues facing public sector operations in the area
  • Get access to a range of high-quality events and webinars that are either complimentary or available for a modest fee
  • Meet, network, and exchange ideas with other public sector focused professionals from all levels of government, academia, not-for-profit and private sector organizations
  • Stay engaged and up to date on important opportunities, issues, and challenges throughout the year

The best part: membership is completely free!

Sign-up here to join our community and receive notifications about our events.

Upcoming Events

Virtual event
  • St. John’s
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Nova Scotia
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Un-Squeeze and Flourish: Confidently Navigate Rapid Change in the AI Era

November 27, 2024

In-person event
  • Manitoba

Protect Yourself: Breakfast Learning Event & Annual General Meeting

December 11, 2024

In-person event
  • Prince Edward Island

Giving Voices to Values

January 22, 2025

In-person event
  • Ottawa-Outaouais

Inspiring Growth and Excellence in Leadership

February 26, 2025

  • Ottawa-Outaouais

Risk Management / Project Management for the FI Community

May 28, 2025

Board of Directors 2023-2024

President

KEN KOCIA

Vice President

HEATHER BUCHAN

Past President

LISA ALLEN

Treasurer

YVONNE (YUAN YUAN) SHAO, CPA

Corporate Secretary

TBA

Aspiring Leaders Network Director

JUSTYNA KORCZYNSKI, CPA

Information Technology Director

ANDREAS GAUSRAB

Marketing & Communications Director

MOHAMMAD S. BHOJANI CPA

Director

CATHERINE BLANCHARD

Director

RON GALLIPEAU

Director

JOHN FALBO

Director

MARK PERLMAN, CPA, CMA

Director (Partner – Public Sector Consulting)

ADAM ALI, MBA, PMP

Director Program Chair

KAMI RAMCHARAN

Director Program Chair

LAURA MCALLISTER, CPA,CMA

Director of Liaison

GAIL DAOUST