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October 31, 2023 by Jenilee Melnyk

Baker Tilly RSG’s Sylvestre closes the books on impressive career

Cold Lake, AB ⁠–⁠ Concluding a nearly two decade career in public accounting, Baker Tilly RSG partner Greg Sylvestre is retiring, effective Oct. 31, 2023. 

September 27, 2023 by Mike McIsaac, Howard Ma, Sean Jensen

BT Corporate Finance advises Cedar Grove on the sale of its business

Vancouver, B.C. – Baker Tilly Corporate Finance is pleased to announce the sale of Cedar Grove Roofing Supply (“Cedar Grove”) to ABC Supply Co., Inc. (“ABC Supply”). Baker Tilly was the exclusive financial advisor to Cedar Grove and its shareholders.

September 13, 2023 by Kevin Shaw, Howard Ma, Sean Jensen

DataCore Mail Management acquired by 3CO Legacy Solutions

Vancouver, B.C. – Baker Tilly Corporate Finance (“Baker Tilly CF”) is pleased to announce its client DataCore Mail Management Ltd. (“DataCore”) was recently acquired by 3CO Legacy Solutions Inc. (“3CO”). In this transaction, Baker Tilly CF served as the exclusive financial advisor to DataCore and its shareholders.

July 26, 2023 by Mike Hayward, Dean Morris

Baker Tilly Canada shares input on transfer pricing reform

Waterloo, ON – Baker Tilly Canada is proposing a series of recommendations to support the ongoing development of a robust and effective national transfer pricing framework.

April 26, 2023 by Patrick Ouellette, Lesley Hutz, Jesse Francis

Baker Tilly Trillium greets two new principals

Leamington, ON – Baker Tilly Trillium welcomes Lesley Hutz and Jesse Francis to the growing firm in the role of principal. Adding strength to the firm’s teams in Tax, as well as Audit and Assurance, the new principals will provide clients with valuable guidance and support the firm with its growth objectives.

January 19, 2023 by Paul Websdale, Fernando Catala, John Demetri, Johanna Leh, Inderpreet Mand, Simi Sodhi

Baker Tilly WM rings in new year with new partners

Vancouver, B.C. – Baker Tilly WM is celebrating the new year with five new partner promotions. Fernando Catala, John Demetri, Johanna Leh, Inderpreet Mand and Simi Sodhi have distinguished themselves with their technical proficiency, leadership and dedication to excellence, earning the coveted position of partner.

August 18, 2022 by Scott Dupuis, Peter Corio

Baker Tilly Windsor welcomes new Corporate Finance VP

Windsor, ON – Baker Tilly Windsor is pleased to announce Peter Corio has joined the firm as VP, Corporate Finance. With 10 years of experience in commercial banking, Corio brings a valuable combination of industry expertise and a passion for entrepreneurialism to the Windsor firm.

March 16, 2022 by Axel Christiansen

BTCCF shares expertise at Business Transitions Forum

Vancouver, B.C. – Baker Tilly Canada Capital Corporation is proud to sponsor the 2022 Business Transitions Forum (BTF), a series of events that provides valuable guidance for businesses as they approach transitions of all kinds. BTCCF will also participate in three of this year’s events, beginning in Calgary on April 5 and continuing in Toronto on May 4 and Edmonton on May 11.

February 3, 2022 by Scott Dupuis, Clarence Robinson, Clarence Robinson

BT Canada network welcomes first New Brunswick firm

Waterloo, ON – One of Canada’s largest networks of independent accounting firms is expanding its presence in Atlantic Canada by welcoming their first New Brunswick firm to the fold, Baker Tilly GMA. Located in Riverview, NB, Baker Tilly GMA (formerly AC Stevenson & Partners) is celebrating 40 years as an...

January 20, 2022 by Scott Dupuis, Brian Ross

Alberta firm joins the Baker Tilly Canada network

Waterloo, ON – Western expansion continues for Baker Tilly Canada, one of the country’s largest independent accounting networks, as it welcomes another Alberta firm – the third new member in that province within the last year.

October 6, 2021 by Aaron Wright, Sean Walker

BT Nova Scotia welcomes partner Sean Walker

Dartmouth, NS – Baker Tilly Nova Scotia is pleased to welcome Sean Walker, who joins the Baker Tilly Advantage team as partner. Walker brings a wealth of experience to the firm, having spent the past 15 years in senior financial roles with not-for-profit and private companies. His most recent experience includes working as an outsourced CFO-for-hire for several small- to medium-sized businesses.

September 8, 2021 by Todd King, Rob Miedema, Amy Gibson Saab, Kenton Strachan

BT Nova Scotia welcomes formal affiliation with legal practice

Dartmouth, NS – Baker Tilly Nova Scotia Inc. is proud to announce its formal affiliation with Harbinger Law Inc., an independent legal firm.

August 16, 2021 by Mike McIsaac

What’s driving today’s M&A surge?

The ups and downs of the pandemic’s impact on business has opened the door to increased activity and more complex deals in mergers and acquisitions. In this episode of the Connected & Ready podcast, Baker Tilly Canada Capital Corporation CEO and managing director Mike McIsaac joins host Gemma Milne for a discussion of the long and short-term trends that got us to this point.

July 29, 2021 by John Sinclair, David Downie

David Downie joins Baker Tilly as principal

Toronto, ON – Baker Tilly in Toronto is pleased to announce the arrival of David Downie in the role of principal. With more than two decades of tax experience, he brings his expertise in tax planning (both international and domestic) and reorganization, with a focus on Canadian multinationals and their global operations.

November 18, 2020 by Deepak Upadhyaya

BT Canada launches new Digital Technology and Risk group

Toronto, ON – Baker Tilly Canada is excited to announce the launch of our new Digital Technology and Risk service group. Spearheaded and led by partner Deepak Upadhyaya – a respected people coach, leader and mentor with more than 25 years of progressive experience leading risk and consulting teams – this group continues BT’s commitment to clients as they evolve in the digital space, navigating technological risks and opportunities related to AI, automation,  cybersecurity, privacy, digital assets and more.

May 21, 2020 by Grant Galbraith, Ian Stanley

Baker Tilly NS bids fond farewell to valued partner

Dartmouth, NS – Baker Tilly Nova Scotia congratulates outgoing partner Ian Stanley for his new role as principal and co-owner at Partners Global, a commercial real estate services firm.

January 22, 2020 by Mark Mooney, Brad Huggins, Scott Sonley

Baker Tilly KDN announces partner’s retirement and new business valuations appointment

Peterborough, ON – Baker Tilly KDN expresses its sincere gratitude to retiring partner Brad Huggins, former valuations leader for both the Peterborough and Lindsay offices, and is pleased to appoint Scott Sonley, vice president of Litigation Accounting and Valuation Services at Baker Tilly KDN Consulting Inc., to leader of valuation services for all four KDN offices (Peterborough, Lindsay, Courtice and Cobourg).

October 30, 2019 by Denise Hrastovec

Baker Tilly Windsor helps end the stigma around mental illness

Windsor, ON – Baker Tilly Windsor is proud to support Stigma Enigma, an annual campaign that raises awareness and funds for Maryvale, a leading youth mental health treatment centre in Windsor, ON where adolescents facing serious emotional, psychological and mental challenges can receive expert therapy and assistance.