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March 4, 2024 by Sean Grant-Young

Baker Tilly offers Budget 2024 analysis

Waterloo, ON – With the release of Budget 2024 slated for April 16, Baker Tilly Canada is once again focused on providing expert insight into any new and/or amended tax measures relevant to Canadian businesses.

February 28, 2024 by Ben Lloyd

Baker Tilly Canada celebrates new partners and principals across the nation

Waterloo, ON ⁠–⁠ Baker Tilly Canada is proud to acknowledge 24 professionals from firms across our network who have been promoted to partner or principal. They have demonstrated the expertise, esteem and leadership required to achieve this coveted career milestone.

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. 

May 10, 2023 by John F. Oakey

John Oakey appointed VP of Tax at CPA Canada

Waterloo, ON – Baker Tilly Canada is pleased to announce National Tax director John Oakey will be joining CPA Canada as its new VP of Tax. This appointment recognizes Oakey’s status as one of the country’s leading tax experts, and his Baker Tilly colleagues are proud to see him transition to this prestigious position in the accounting profession.

May 8, 2023 by Ben Lloyd

Baker Tilly Canada announces first‑ever CEO

Waterloo, ON ⁠–⁠ Baker Tilly Canada is pleased to announce Ben Lloyd has joined the Canadian network as its first‑ever CEO. A veteran leader at Baker Tilly International, Lloyd will transition from the Global office in London, England ⁠–⁠ where he has served as COO for the past six years ⁠–⁠ to Baker Tilly Canada.

March 16, 2023 by Aaron Wright, Kenton Strachan, Tanya Kostiw

Baker Tilly Nova Scotia appoints operations leader to partner

Dartmouth, N.S. ⁠–⁠ Baker Tilly Nova Scotia is pleased to announce the promotion of COO Kenton Strachan to partner. As a key member of the firm’s operations team, Strachan has demonstrated both his exceptional managerial skill and commitment to the firm’s success.

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.

March 9, 2023 by Scott Dupuis, Rob D’Amico, Matt Zarowny

Robert Matthew Consulting merges with BT Windsor

Windsor, ON ⁠–⁠ Baker Tilly Windsor is pleased to announce Robert Matthew Consulting ⁠–⁠ an advisory firm specializing in Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) claims for small‑ and medium‑sized businesses in Canada ⁠–⁠ has merged with the firm. This partnership adds valuable bench strength to the firm’s research and development expertise.

March 1, 2023 by Jordan Dugas, John Redding

John Redding retires from Baker Tilly GMA after 25 years of dedicated service

Moncton, N.B. – Having built a distinguished career dedicated to clients and colleagues alike, John Redding has retired from Baker Tilly GMA. True to his nature, Redding has chosen to temporarily stay with the firm as an associate to help his clients transition to their new advisors.

February 23, 2023 by Darcy Spilchen, Evan Sharp

Baker Tilly SK appoints new partner

Saskatoon, SK – Baker Tilly SK is pleased to announce the promotion of Evan Sharp to partner. This well‑deserved appointment further strengthens the firm’s leadership and ability to fully capitalize on future growth opportunities.

February 16, 2023 by Antoinette Coluni, Riccardo Zerbino

Baker Tilly Montréal promotes audit and taxation leader to partner

Montréal, QC – Baker Tilly Montréal is pleased to announce the promotion of Riccardo Zerbino to partner. This well‑earned appointment recognizes Zerbino’s strong tax expertise, proven leadership skills and dedication to his clients’ success.

January 31, 2023 by Denise Jones, Scott Sonley

Baker Tilly KDN announces new partner appointment

Courtice, ON – Baker Tilly KDN (BT KDN) is pleased to announce Scott Sonley has joined the firm’s partnership. A leader in his areas of expertise, Sonley served as senior vice president of Litigation Accounting & Valuation Services at Baker Tilly KDN Consulting, providing clients clarity to meet their diverse and complex valuation needs.

January 26, 2023 by Ron VanderVecht, Patrick Ouellette

Baker Tilly Trillium names new managing partner

Leamington, ON – Baker Tilly Trillium is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Ouellette to managing partner. Overseeing five offices in Aylmer, Dorchester, Essex, Leamington and London, Ouellette brings proven leadership, strategic insight and clientૹfocused perspective to his new role.

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.

December 23, 2022 by Patrick Ouellette

Baker Tilly Trillium promotes five

Leamington, ON – Baker Tilly Trillium would like to congratulate five professionals who have demonstrated the breadth of technical expertise, service excellence and entrepreneurialism to take on senior leadership roles at the firm. Lee Tessmer has been promoted to tax partner, Michelle Boutros and Shannon McCormick have been promoted to partner and Calvin Dawson and Benjamin Wiens have been promoted to principal.