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
  • 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: Public Accounts, Authorities, and Charging

September 24, 2025

In-person event
  • Saskatchewan

fmi | igf Saskatchewan Chapter Annual General Meeting (AGM)

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
  • Victoria

FMI Victoria Chapter Annual General Meeting and Professional Development Event 

October 23, 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

Chris Stephan

Director Program Chair

Shilan Harper

Director Program Chair

Kami Ramcharan

Director of Administration

Sophie Caron