25 years ago, a group of dedicated financial officers took a courageous step: to go it alone and create an association that would represent the unique interests of the FI Group. They believed it was time the group had its own voice – a voice that could promote the collective interest of the financial management community at the bargaining table, in the workplace and wherever policy was debated and discussed.
It truly is my honour to play a role in carrying this vision forward today. As ACFO President, I’ve had a front row seat as the long-lasting and far-reaching impacts of that brave decision made a quarter century ago have played out.
- We’ve seen better-than-pattern increases for our members at the table.
- We’ve been invited to committees to provide our view on policy matters of the day.
- We’ve published position papers with impact, sparking discussion, and debate on financial management best practices and ultimately influencing policy changes.
- We’ve established a reputation as a professional, respectable, and valuable group in the federal public service and NAV CANADA with the credibility to speak on the international stage.