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Recent News

February 18, 2022 by Paul Websdale, Doug Lindsay, D. Wilson Telford

Baker Tilly WM acquires two new firms

Vancouver, B.C. – Baker Tilly WM is pleased to announce its union with two firms, Ameritax Consulting Ltd. and Telford Associates, welcoming new partners Doug Lindsay (from Ameritax) and D. Wilson Telford (from Telford), along with their clients. This latest merger represents Baker Tilly WM’s continued focus on strategic growth and addressing evolving client needs.  

February 7, 2022 by Diane Clark, Steven Porter

Baker Tilly KDN partner Diane Clark retires

Peterborough, ON – With profound respect and gratitude, Baker Tilly KDN announces the retirement of long-time partner Diane Clark after more than 30 years of service in the accounting profession. Throughout her career, she provided entrepreneurial services to small- and medium-sized businesses in many sectors including retail and medical, with a focus on tax.

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 31, 2022 by Denise Jones, Jeff Taylor, Kristin Berry, Andrew Hauraney

Baker Tilly KDN kicks off the new year with two new partners

Peterborough, ON – Setting the tone for a year of growth and enthusiasm, Baker Tilly KDN is pleased to announce the appointment of two new partners at the Central Ontario firm, Kristin Berry and Andrew Hauraney.

January 27, 2022 by Scott Dupuis

Baker Tilly Canada’s new chair continues the evolution

Waterloo, ON – Baker Tilly Canada is pleased to announce Scott Dupuis as the new chair of its Board of Directors, bringing a wealth of local, national and international leadership to the position, complemented by more than 20 years of tax experience.

January 24, 2022 by Julianne McLaren, Mike Hayward

BT Ottawa promotes Julianne McLaren to partner

Ottawa, ON – Baker Tilly Ottawa is excited to announce Julianne McLaren has been promoted to partner. During her 14 years of experience, McLaren has developed technical expertise in both estate and cross-border taxation, serving corporate, personal and estate clients. In her new role, she will take over as the lead of the firm’s Estate Planning practice, working with new and existing clients to grow this service line.

January 17, 2022 by Kraig Quagliotto, Paul Cudmore

Baker Tilly CK promotes Kraig Quagliotto to partner

Chatham, ON – Baker Tilly CK is pleased to announce firm veteran Kraig Quagliotto has been promoted to partner. Quagliotto serves clients in a wide range of industries (such as real estate, manufacturing and professional services), offering a variety of business services.

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.

December 17, 2021 by Rick Nero, Scott Dupuis, Brent Penner

New partner helps grow BT Niagara’s A&A practice

St. Catharines, ON – Rick Nero has joined Baker Tilly Niagara as partner, Audit and Assurance, bringing more than 20 years of experience to the growing practice.

September 28, 2021 by John Sinclair

Baker Tilly WM welcomes partner Birju Shah

Toronto, ON – Baker Tilly Toronto is pleased to welcome partner Birju Shah to its International Tax team. A Chartered Professional Accountant with more than 15 years of experience advising private and publicly traded entities, Shah will assist clients both in Canada and around the world with international tax, general tax compliance and advisory engagements, as well as matters involving tax disputes.

September 9, 2021 by Grant Galbraith, Terri Holowath, Rob Noble, Tanya Kostiw

Two Alberta firms join the Baker Tilly Canada network

Waterloo, ON – Baker Tilly Canada, one of the country’s largest networks of independent accounting firms, is excited to expand its presence in Western Canada by welcoming two new Alberta firms: Baker Tilly WCR and Baker Tilly Catalyst. While BT WCR is located in Rocky Mountain House, BT Catalyst will serve clients from three offices – in Calgary, Nanton and Sundre.

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.

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.

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.

April 16, 2021 by John F. Oakey

Baker Tilly launches annual federal budget coverage

Waterloo, ON – After an unprecedented year, Baker Tilly Canada is eager to see what Budget 2021 has in store for the Canadian business community. When the budget is released, Baker Tilly will once again provide expert analysis, deciphering the impacts for clients – no matter what they may be. In the leadup to the release, the all-Canadian audit, tax and advisory network invites Canadians to join “BT Budget Watch” to receive valuable content. 

March 18, 2021 by Maxine Laforest, Robert Blais

Baker Tilly SNT promotes Maxine Laforest to principal

Sudbury, ON – Baker Tilly SNT is pleased to announce Maxine Laforest has been promoted to the role of principal. Her career with the firm began 18 years ago when she came on board as a co-op student. Laforest moved to a full-time role later the same year – and her career has flourished ever since.