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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. 

March 13, 2023 by Rob Miedema, Jacqueline Ruck, Tanya Kostiw

Harbinger Law appoints Jacqueline Ruck to partner

Dartmouth, NS ⁠–⁠ An affiliate of Baker Tilly Nova Scotia, Harbinger Law is excited to announce Jacqueline Ruck has joined the firm as partner. Her practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, incorporations and assisting clients with day‑to‑day corporate needs.

January 23, 2023 by Alida Mitchell, Courtney Grantham, M. Ruphina Kaulback, Philip Love, Mike Stevens, Jen Tower

Baker Tilly Nova Scotia celebrates excellence with five promotions

Dartmouth, NS – Baker Tilly Nova Scotia continues to recognize the success of the firm’s entrepreneurial professionals with five promotions to partner: Courtney Grantham, Ruphina Kaulback, Philip Love, Mike Stevens and Jen Tower.

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.

November 29, 2022 by Scott Dupuis

Baker Tilly Canada congratulates 41 successful 2022 CFE writers

Waterloo, ON — Marking another incredible year of professional performance, Baker Tilly Canada congratulates all the candidates across its nationwide network who successfully completed the 2022 Common Final Examination (CFE).

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 10, 2022 by Benjamin Mann, Rod Sinclair

Pembroke firm merges with BT REO

Waterloo, ON – Baker Tilly REO is pleased to welcome the partners and staff of Dean Sinclair Chartered Professional Accountants to their firm. Operating from the City of Pembroke, the new team brings 30 years of experience and a wealth of accounting, tax and business advisory expertise to BT REO.

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.

May 12, 2021 by Daniel Gagné, Maxime Poliquin-Boutin, Maurice Bruneau, Martine Lemaire-Mignault, Nikesh Filion

Baker Tilly HKC appoints three new partners

Cochrane, ON – Baker Tilly HKC is excited to announce the appointment of new partners in each of the firm’s three offices: Maxime Poliquin-Boutin in Hearst, Maurice Bruneau in Cochrane and Nikesh Filion in Kapuskasing.

May 6, 2021 by Mike McIsaac, Grant Galbraith

Baker Tilly Canada announces launch of national Corporate Finance group

Waterloo, ON – One of the country’s largest networks of independent accounting firms, Baker Tilly Canada, is pleased to unveil an extended national service line, Baker Tilly Canada Capital Corporation (BTCC).

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.

November 11, 2020 by Brent Penner

Baker Tilly Canada welcomes Niagara office to the network

St. Catharines, ON – Baker Tilly Canada is set to expand once again with a new office in Niagara – strategically located to better serve clients in southern Ontario.

January 6, 2020 by Brian Cowell, Scott Dupuis

Baker Tilly Windsor promotes Brian Cowell to partner

Windsor, ON – Baker Tilly Windsor is pleased to announce the promotion of Brian Cowell to partner, effective January 1, 2020.

December 5, 2019 by Steve D’Agostini, Ashok Bhatt

Introducing Baker Tilly Vaughan Valuations

Vaughan, ON – Baker Tilly Canada’s firms have a reputation for strategic growth, and this tradition continues with the launch of Baker Tilly Vaughan Valuations Inc. This new service line broadens the capacity of the Vaughan firm, offering the convenience and comfort of a one-stop shop without the risk of engaging an outside third party.

October 23, 2019 by Brian Cowell, Denise Hrastovec

Baker Tilly Windsor to share financial planning insight with legal community

Windsor, ON – Baker Tilly Windsor is pleased to join The Advocates’ Society for a networking and learning event on Oct. 23. Hosted by The Young Advocates’ Standing Committee, the evening’s programming focuses on financial planning and business management for young advocates and will include two speakers from the firm.

July 4, 2019 by Jason Melo

Baker Tilly Trillium launches innovative affiliation with local legal practices

Leamington, ON – Baker Tilly Trillium LLP, a leading southwestern Ontario accounting firm, is proud to announce it has launched a formal affiliation with Pearsall, Marshall, Halliwill & Seaton LLP (PMHS Law) and Ingenuity Counsel, two independent legal firms.   

October 25, 2018 by Jason Melo, Kari Viglasky

Collins Barrow Leamington wins Invest in a World Class Workforce Award

Leamington, ON – Collins Barrow Leamington is honoured to announce it has been recognized at the 2018 Leamington District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards for its investment in a “world-class workforce.”