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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. 

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.

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 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.

November 8, 2022 by Damien Condon, Adrian Carreiro, Todd Campbell

Baker Tilly GWD promotes two leaders

Guelph, ON – Baker Tilly GWD is pleased to announce Adrian Carreiro and Damien Condon have been promoted to associate partner, in celebration of their extensive technical skillsets and contributions to the success of the firm.

September 29, 2022 by Ed Mitukiewicz, Todd Campbell

Baker Tilly GWD partner Ed Mitukiewicz retires

Elora, ON – After more than three decades of service, long‑time Baker Tilly GWD partner Ed Mitukiewicz is retiring. Praised for his dedication, Mitukiewicz helped drive firm growth thanks to his keen ability to address clients’ complex tax needs.

June 2, 2022 by Peter Heasty, Paul Websdale

Industry veteran Peter Heasty joins BT WM

Toronto, ON – Baker Tilly WM is pleased to announce the recent arrival of Peter Heasty, an industry leader in facilitating automobile dealership transactions. With more three decades in the auto dealership business, he also has a history of delivering for clients as part of the Baker Tilly Canada network

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.