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BDO Canada welcomes Ingrid Holbik as Partner, Assurance. Published: July 16, 2026 TORONTO - BDO Canada is pleased to welcome Ingrid Holbik, CPA, CA, as a Partner in the firm's Assurance practice, based in Toronto. Ingrid is an audit Partner with more than 20 years of experience delivering accounting, auditing, and advisory services to Canadian, U.S., and multinational public and private companies. She has extensive expertise across capital-intensive industries, including mining, manufacturing, software and technology, professional services, and life sciences. She brings deep technical knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and regularly advises clients on complex financial reporting and securities regulatory requirements. "Ingrid's proactive, tailored approach will help our clients navigate complex requirements with confidence, strengthening financial reporting and supporting sustainable growth at every stage of their business." Mark Zastre, Partner, National Capital Markets & Public Company Services Leader Ingrid is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario and the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University. Outside of work, Ingrid enjoys spending time outdoors, staying active, and travelling.

BDO Canada launches Defence Cyber Readiness Accelerator. Helping businesses meet new required cyber certification. Published: June 10, 2026 Today, BDO Canada announced the launch of its Defence Cyber Readiness Accelerator, a new advisory service designed to help businesses navigate the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC). As the CPCSC, a new federal cybersecurity framework for defence procurement, introduces baseline cybersecurity requirements for organizations handling sensitive but unclassified defence information, BDO Canada's Defence Cyber Readiness Accelerator is designed to help organizations prepare. The offering supports businesses in assessing readiness, identifying compliance gaps, and building practical pathways toward certification and long-term procurement eligibility. As part of BDO Canada's broader defence-sector offering spanning compliance, capability, and capital, the Accelerator is intended to help strengthen supply chain trust and support wider participation in Canada's growing defence industry. "Cybersecurity is a foundational requirement for doing business in the defence sector, and CPCSC is an important step in strengthening Canada's defence supply chain. As CPCSC requirements begin to appear in defence contracts, suppliers and subcontractors will increasingly need to demonstrate cybersecurity readiness. For many organizations, this is an opportunity to build the capabilities needed to participate and compete in a growing market. We're here to help businesses navigate these requirements with confidence and turn cybersecurity readiness into a real competitive advantage." Rocco Galletto, Partner, Cybersecurity, BDO Canada A narrowing window for Canadian suppliers. As the federal government begins integrating CPCSC requirements into upcoming defence procurement opportunities, organizations across the supply chain are facing increasing pressure to prepare. Companies that are unable to demonstrate the appropriate level of cybersecurity readiness may risk losing access to future contract opportunities and could face challenges maintaining eligibility for existing defence-related work. "With over $81 billion in additional federal defence spending expected over the next five years, most Canadian companies looking at the defence opportunity don't just have a cybersecurity problem, they have a sequencing problem. They need to know what's required now, what can wait, and what becomes mandatory the moment they win their first contract. Our Defence Cyber Readiness Accelerator is built to give business leaders a clear, practical path through CPCSC so they can compete for defence work without overextending the business." Mike Abbott, Partner, Technology & Regulatory Advisory, BDO Canada Built on BDO's defence sector experience. BDO Canada already serves more than 250 clients across the Canadian defence ecosystem, including aerospace manufacturers, robotics innovators, infrastructure firms, logistics providers, and technology suppliers. The firm's defence industry team brings together cross-functional expertise across cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, government incentives, deal advisory, manufacturing, infrastructure, and public sector, giving businesses access to a single team that understands the full defence-entry lifecycle. About BDO. BDO helps businesses do more. BDO Canada LLP offer an integrated offering of accounting, assurance, tax and consulting services grounded in deep industry knowledge. With an understanding of domestic and global business needs, BDO Canada LLP work alongside its clients to help them turn complex problems into compelling results. BDO Canada LLP, a Canadian limited liability partnership, is a member of BDO International Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, and forms part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. BDO is the brand name for the BDO network and for each of the BDO Member Firms.

BDO Canada welcomes Scott Schaefer as Partner in Personal Debt Solutions. Published: May 11, 2026 TORONTO - BDO Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Schaefer as a Partner in its Personal Debt Solutions practice, based in the firm's Kitchener-Waterloo office. Scott brings over 25 years of experience supporting individuals and families as they navigate financial challenges and work toward regaining control of their finances. As a Chartered Professional Accountant with a background in accounting and economics, he is known for delivering practical debt solutions grounded in technical insight and real-world understanding. "Scott's appointment reflects his longstanding commitment to helping clients through some of their most challenging financial moments, and his experience and client-focused approach make him a strong addition to our Partner group and to our Personal Debt Solutions leadership." Nancy Snedden, Partner and Personal Debt Solutions Leader, BDO Canada Scott holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Accounting from Wilfrid Laurier University and is a Licensed Insolvency Trustee and Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional. He is a member of CPA Ontario.