On October 7, 2026, ACFO-ACAF held its 37th Annual General Meeting at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa. More than 110 members attended in person, with many more joining virtually from across Canada.
During the meeting, ACFO-ACAF President Rob Hawkins provided updates and answered questions on key issues, including:
- Workforce Adjustment;
- Collective Bargaining;
- Realignment of Government Departments;
- Return to the office; and
- ACFO-ACAF updates.
A recording of the event is available in the ACFO-ACAF member portal for anyone who couldn’t attend.
Official voting results
Below are the official results of the votes conducted during the 37th AGM. We are grateful to the more than 1,000 members who participated in the voting process this year.
Resolutions
Resolution 1: Approval of the minutes of the 36th Annual General Meeting
Yes: 1,014
Abstain: 27
No: 15
Resolution 2: Approval of the 2025 audited financial statements
Yes: 1,014
Abstain: 25
No: 17
Resolution 3: Approval of the 2027 budget
Yes: 998
Abstain: 27
No: 31
Resolution 4: Approval of the auditors
Yes: 1,004
Abstain: 25
No: 27
Board of Directors
Only one nomination was received for each Director position. As a result, Toma Radev, Kim Romain, and Julien Cadieux were acclaimed to their positions.
Scholarship Recipients
This year, ACFO-ACAF awarded the Merdon Hosking Youth Scholarship to Marissa Tomas and Julia Dang.
Marissa Tomas is a student at the University of Ottawa and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences. She aspires to become a physician, with a particular interest in pediatrics.
Julia is a student at the University of Alberta who aspires to build a career in medicine as a health researcher. She’s currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Immunology and Infection.