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.

CHAPTER BYLAWS

THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS

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!

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Upcoming Events

In-person event
  • South-East New Brunswick

 ☀️Summer Social: Meet the Board 

August 13, 2025

In-person event
  • Fredericton

FMI Fredericton Summer Networking Event

August 28, 2025

Virtual event
  • Ontario

Future Proofing Public Sector Finance – Leading Through Uncertainty

September 10, 2025

In-person event
  • Ottawa-Outaouais

Professional Development Day on Finance Fundamentals

September 24, 2025

In-person event
  • Quebec

Meeting with an inspiring government leader

September 24, 2025

In-person event
  • Nova Scotia

Emotional Intelligence, Resilience and Compassion

September 25, 2025

In-person event

PD Week 2025

November 18–21, 2025

Board of Directors 2024-2025

President

Ken Kocia 

Vice President

Ron Gallipeau

Vice President

Laura McAllister

Past President

Lisa Allen

Treasurer

Caihong Chen 

Corporate Secretary

Roshni Maharaj 

Information Technology Director

Drew McKenna

Marketing & Communications Director

Mohammad S. Bhojani

Director

Catherine Blanchard

Director

Mark Perlman

Director

John Falbo

Director

Shirley Xuan

Director

Jason Stanley

Director (Partner – Public Sector Consulting)

Chris Stephan

Director Program Chair

Shilan Harper

Director Program Chair

Kami Ramcharan

Director of Administration

Sophie Caron