Winter Tune Up 2026:
Big Questions and Big Ideas
Winter Tune Up is back for 2026, offering up to 11 CPD hours across two days – February 10 and 11. This year’s free event is all about the big questions facing the public service and Canada more broadly, as well as some big ideas that may help us navigate these unprecedented times.
Agenda
February 10 (all times Eastern)
10:00 – 10:15 – Opening Remarks
ACFO-ACAF President Rob Hawkins and emcee Catherine Clark
10:15 – 11:15 – How can conversations drive change and connection?
“Toronto Mike” podcaster Mike Boon in conversation with Joe Boughner
11:15 – 11:30 – Break
11:30 – 12:30 – How do we balance control with innovation in tech?
Fintech expert and Certified Internal Auditor Dana Lawrence in conversation with David Reevely
12:30 – 13:45 – How do we ensure regional needs are met by a leaner federal government?
Rural policy specialist Dr. Ashleigh Weeden in conversation with Allana Stuart
13:45 – 14:00 – Break
14:00 – 15:00 – What’s next for the Canadian economy?
Economist Armine Yalnizyan in conversation with Sabrina Maddeaux
15:00 – 16:00 – Closing keynote by the Honourable Bob Rae
16:00 – 16:15 – Closing remarks by emcee Catherine Clark
February 11 (all times Eastern)
10:00 – 10:15 – Opening Remarks
Sheri Ostridge, Assistant Comptroller General, and emcee Catherine Clark
10:15 – 11:15 – How can the federal government actually support reconciliation?
Author Bob Joseph (K’axwsumala’galis) in conversation with a moderator (TBC)
11:15 – 11:30 – Break
11:30 – 12:30 – What can we learn from organizations that have put AI at the heart of transformation?
Strategic intelligence expert Estelle Métayer in conversation with Heather Hiscox
12:30 – 13:45 – How do we create truly psychologically safe workplaces?
Organizational development consultant Raphael Amato in conversation with Megan Walter
13:45 – 14:00 – Break
14:00 – 15:00 – How can the public service meet this moment?
Former Assistant Parliamentary Budget Officer Sahir Khan in conversation with Joe Boughner
15:00 – 16:00 – Closing keynote by Amanda Lindhout
16:00 – 16:15 – Closing remarks by emcee Catherine Clark