Ottawa Chapter

Join us in Ottawa

The Ottawa Chapter is a close-knit group of professionals who enthusiastically share new ideas and solve complex problems together. Our diverse group contribute to a collective intelligence that spans industries, sectors, education, and experience levels. This network of industry leaders will become a trusted source to help YOU problem solve real world issues and grow your personal brand. Join us!

Rachel Porteous
Ottawa Chapter President

“As the President of the Ottawa Chapter I have been amazed by the quality of speakers we have had. Over the last two years, we have heard about real life experiences of those going through digital transformation (Canada Blood Aercidea and Microsoft), we’ve heard from amazing speakers in the area of cyber security (Canadian Centre for Cyber Exchange CCTX and Communication Security Establishment) and areas such as 5G and Innovations.” What an incredible learning opportunity.”

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Meet Me in the Middle Kingston

Connecting at Meet Me in the Middle Kingston

From September 22 to 23, 2022, the CIO Association of Canada brought together its Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal Chapters for the Meet Me in the Middle event in Kingston, Ontario. ...

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Welcome, Khaled Mostafa

Khaled Mostafa is the IT Manager at Invest Ottawa. Check out Khaled’s LinkedIn.

Welcome, Stephan Aube

Stephan Aube is the CIO at the House of Commons. Check out Stephan’s LinkedIn. 

Welcome, Soufiane Ben Moussa

Soufiane Ben Moussa is the CTO of the House of Commons. Check out Soufiane’s LinkedIn. 

Welcome, Matti Pearce

Matti Pearce is the Principal Security and Compliance Architect at Absolute Software. Check out Matti’s LinkedIn.

Welcome, Lucie Loignon

Lucie Loignon is the Chief Information Officer at Gov Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada. Experienced Chief Information Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and ...

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Welcome, Jay Payette

Jay Payette is the CIO at Martello Technologies. Jay is a Management Consultant working with organizations looking to become high-performers in the fields of Project Management, Business Design, Design Thinking, ...

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Welcome, Francois Brunet

Francois Brunet is the Chief Digital Officer at Canada School of Public Service. 20 years of Federal Government experience with strong leadership and strategic thinking. Focused, results-driven and people-oriented. Check ...

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Welcome, Daniel Lortie

Daniel Lortie is the Director, Client Services and Applications Division at Public Safety Canada. Daniel is a bilingual leader, with extensive information technology experience in management, software development and configuration ...

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Welcome, Kriteen Lahiry

Kriteen Lahiry is the Director of Product Development and IT at The Canadian Real Estate Association. Kriteen has been with the Canadian Real Estate Association since 2001, working his way ...

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Welcome, Kofi Arthiabah

Kofi Arthiabah is the Director of Infrastructure / Operations | Directeur, Infrastructure / Opérations at Transport Canada – Transports Canada. Leading IT infrastructure operations to support the great work being ...

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Welcome, Amélie Lecompte

Amélie Lecompte is the VP & Deputy CIO at the Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation (CMHC) Société canadienne d’hypothèques et de logement(SCHL). Check out Amélie’s LinkedIn.

Welcome, Leroy Wissing

Leroy Wissing is the Director of IT at Lixar. Check out Leroy’s Linkedin. 

Welcome, Robert Weisman

Robert Weisman is a Professor of Digital Transformation at UOttawa. A leader and visionary, Robert has extensive executive and management experience in public and private sectors. He has a deep ...

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Welcome, Simon Nguiamba

Simon Nguiamba is the Chief Information Officer at Impact Assessment Agency of Canada. Check out his LinkedIn.