As the professional association representing more than 7,000 financial professionals in the federal public service, 60% of whom are women, we see firsthand the vital role women play in delivering the services Canadians rely on.
Over the past few months, we’ve hosted sessions to give women, and those who work alongside them, opportunities to learn more about issues that disproportionally affect women.
In light of International Women’s Day on March 8, we’re sharing these resources to continue raising awareness of these important topics.
EDIAR Learning Series: The Menopause Foundation of Canada
On February 25, 2026, ACFO-ACAF hosted an EDIAR Learning Series session which featured a presentation by Brigitte Viel from the Menopause Foundation of Canada.
During the session, Brigitte discussed the impact of menopause at work and offered practical insight into how workplaces can better support people experiencing menopause.
This session was hosted in both English and French, and any ACFO-ACAF members interested in accessing the recordings can do so through the member portal.
Access to these recordings will expire on May 25, 2026.
EDIAR Learning Series: WomanACT
On December 2, 2025, we hosted an EDIAR Learning Series session titled “Workplace Rights and Responses to Domestic Violence”. The session was hosted by representatives from WomanACT, a charitable organization focused on advancing gender equity and addressing gender-based violence.
This presentation focused on developing a shared understanding of what domestic violence is, how to identify it, and how workplaces can respond when an employee is experiencing domestic violence at home.
A recording of this session in English is available to ACFO-ACAF members through the member portal.
Comprehensive guide for neurodivergent employees: Thinking Differently at Work
In February of 2025, ACFO-ACAF released a comprehensive guide neurodivergent employees, designed to support neurodivergent CTs at every stage of their employment journey.
Part of the guide is dedicated to highlighting the challenges that neurodivergent women face in the workplace. ACFO-ACAF members interested in learning more about these challenges can do so by accessing the guide using the links below: