Welcome to the IIBA® Ottawa-Outaouais Chapter!

We are a community-based professional association run by BAs for BAs, supporting IIBA's local members and the broader Business Analysis community in Canada's National Capital Region and the surrounding areas of Eastern Ontario and Western Québec.

Our mission is to demonstrate and promote excellence in professional business analysis and foster an environment for engagement, learning, and sharing.

Our vision is to be a strong BA community connected by a common language and purpose while embracing emerging trends and contributing to the evolving role of the BA.

Chapter Values

  • Balance
  • Continuous improvement 
  • Knowledge sharing
  • Respect and Inclusiveness
  • Commitment, accountability, Integrity, 
  • Fun and caring
Latest News Stories
In his year-end message, Chapter President Ziad Sakr reflects on a season filled with milestones, recognition, and meaningful moments for our chapter. From new collaborations to standout events, he shares what made 2024–25 exceptional—and why the year ahead promises even more.
In his latest message, President Ziad Sakr challenges us to think about “change” — how the circumstances around us shape change and how we, as business analysts, respond to it. From shifting work environments to evolving tools and expectations, he explores what’s changed—and what it means for how we practice business analysis today.
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