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
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Latest News Stories
What has changed?
2025-26 President's Message
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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A Catalyst for Change: Thank You, Adina Badescu!
2025-26 Speaker Thank You

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Adina Badescu, Business Analyst at Desjardins, for her exceptional presentation, "The Agile Business Analyst: A Catalyst of Value in a Changing World." Her talk was greatly appreciated by our community.

Her expertise in agile methodologies and her ability to connect them to organizational transformation added significant value. Attendees particularly enjoyed the practical examples and valuable lessons she shared. Her contribution enriched the knowledge of everyone in attendance.

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Welcoming a New Season with Fresh Leadership
2025-26 President's Message
New chapter president Ziad Sakr reflects on a season filled with events and the strong team spirit that drives our community. Looking ahead, he shares his enthusiasm for upcoming activities and gratitude to volunteers who make it all possible. With more opportunities to connect—through meetings, study groups, and special events—he invites members to be part of an exciting year ahead.
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