About
The Nova Scotia Chapter (FMI NS) is one of 14 FMI Chapters across Canada. We have been providing professional development events to the local public sector community since 1989.
Operating as a regional affiliate of the FMI National Office, we host a broad range of learning events and networking opportunities focusing on financial management issues that impact all levels of government.
NS FMI Learning Events
- We offer half-day learning events bi-monthly from October to June addressing a variety of professional development topics
- In addition to guest speakers on key topics of the day, FMI NS also hosts specialized interactive workshops for our community to help develop practical skills that they can use, day-to-day, in their work environments.
- For CPAs, our events typically offer 3 hours of verifiable Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits.
Benefits of becoming a member of the Nova Scotia 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!
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Upcoming Events
Board of Directors 2025-2026
President
KAREN JEFFREY, CPA
Vice-President
SUSAN WEBBER
Treasurer
TIA GALLAGHER, CPA
Secretary
MARY LYNN VAN TASSEL, CPA, CA
Program Coordinator
TREVOR DESAULNIERS
Registrar
VACANT
Membership and Liaison Coordinator
DAVE HARLEY, CPA-CMA
Director at Large
JAN BLACKSTOCK, CPA
Director at Large
DYLAN DARBY, CPA
Director at Large
VALERIA LARA, CPA
Director at Large
HELEN PECOSKIE, CPA, CGA, CMGR CIM
Director at Large
KASUNI DESILVA, CPA
Past President
VACANT