Firm News — Week of September 15, 2025

The Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP) has announced its 2024–25 Honours & Awards winners, recognizing members who exemplify leadership, service, and professional excellence in the insolvency and restructuring field.

This year’s recipients highlight the depth of talent across the profession:

• Fellow Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional (FCIRP):
  Jonathan Krieger, CPA, CA, FCIRP, LIT and David Boyd, FCPA, FCA, FCIRP, LIT received CAIRP’s highest honour, marking distinguished service to the Association and significant contributions to the profession over the course of their careers.

• Keith G. Collins Memorial Award:
  Josée Pomerleau, CIRP, LIT, Noel Andrews, CFE, CIRP, LIT and John Delo, CMA, CPA, CIRP, LIT were recognized for embodying the qualities of integrity, professionalism and service that defined Keith Collins’ legacy.

• Outstanding Volunteer Award:
  David Lewis, CPA, CIRP, LIT and Mary-Ann Marriott, CIRP, LIT were honoured for exemplary service to CAIRP through sustained volunteer contributions.

• New Member’s Award of Merit:
  Kaitlin Verge, CIRP, LIT was recognized for excellence and leadership among those who have recently obtained their CIRP designation, reflecting the promise of the profession’s next generation.

The awards were presented at CAIRP’s in-person events, continuing a tradition of honouring individuals who strengthen the profession and the broader community it serves.

Nominations for the 2025–26 awards are now open and will be accepted until January 31, 2026.

Omer Ali Shams has started a new position as Estate Manager | Insolvency Administrator at Sands & Associates.

Michelle Garcia has joined De Grandpré Chait in Montreal as a Lawyer within its Commercial Litigation team, particularly in the Insolvency, Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Liquidation group. Michelle was previously with André R. Dorais Avocats, Barristers & Solicitors. Read more.

Ananta Sriram has joined Robins Appleby in Toronto as an Associate in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group. Ananta was previously with Dentons. Read more.