Partner by day. Boxer by night. 🥊

This is a glimpse into a day in the life of Dan Nagle — Partner, Kitchener–Waterloo Local Market Leader, and BDO Canada Board Member — as he balances leadership with training for Champions for Charity. By stepping outside his comfort zone for a meaningful cause, Dan is helping make an impact that extends far beyond the office.

Dan’s story reflects what it means to be a Partner at BDO, going beyond the day-to-day to support teams, clients and the community. At BDO, partnership goes beyond the day-to-day. It is a responsibility to show up for your team, your clients, and your community.

As part of our Do More Together series, we’re spotlighting how our people show up — for each other, our clients and our communities. #BDOMoreTogether

#ChampsforCharity

Meet Winnie Phung, Partner in Third Party Assurance at BDO Canada.

Winnie shares her journey from how she went from banking to partnership at BDO.

She reflects on the experiences that shaped her career, the role of mentorship in her growth, and how she continues to support others along the way

0:00 – Introduction
0:19 – Walk us through your career journey.
1:02 – You spent nearly ten years in banking. How did that experience differ from working in professional services?
1:38 – You started at BDO in Calgary before moving to Toronto. How did it shape you to do more together
2:17 – How did receiving the 2024 WISE award help propel your career at BDO?
2:55 – How did mentorship shape your career path at BDO?
3:28 – Why is giving back important to you, and how has that shaped your career?
4:04 – What is the best career advice you received? And what advice do you give out most often?
4:54 – What excites you about BDO's future and your role in it?

Canada’s defense sector is opening up — but it’s not easy to break in.

Driven by NATO spending commitments and a push to “buy Canadian,” opportunities are expanding across the entire supply chain, not just for prime contractors. Many companies still underestimate procurement complexity, regulation, and margin pressure.

BDO’s Mike Abbott, Partner in Management Consulting, breaks down what businesses need to know in this special edition of BDO Cue & A. 🎥

📄 Read the article for more insights: https://www.bdo.ca/insights/regulatory-and-compliance-strategies-for-businesses/regulatory-outlook

0:00 – Introduction

00:15 – What's driving new companies to enter the defence supply chain today?

00:46– Where do you see the biggest opportunities for businesses that want to compete in the defence space? 

01:27 – Why does “being a better operator” matter so much in defence compared to other industries? 

02:27 – What are some of the most common regulatory or compliance issues companies underestimate when entering defence? 

03:29 – What’s the first thing you’d tell a business leader who’s curious about entering the defence space? 

04:17 – Defence: niche market or broad opportunity? 

04:47 – Biggest risk companies overlook? 

05:18 – Early sign a company isn’t defence ready yet?