Meet the Padgett team!

Executive Vice President

Hal Canaan has worked for the company for over 30 years. He is Executive Vice President of Padgett Business Services of Canada since 1998. He was President of Padgett Business Services of Quebec from 1991 to 1998 before Padgett Quebec merged with Padgett Canada. He started the Padgett operation in Quebec overseeing the production of the entire Padgett system in French for the Quebec market. He contributed to major publications in Quebec on numerous occasions. Prior to his association with Padgett, Hal occupied the position of Country Managing Director with NCR Corporation’s International Division. NCR was a leading IT multinational corporation.

Chairman Padgett Canada and U.S.

Brian has served in many roles since its inception in Canada in 1987. Currently he oversees all operations in both countries and is based in the company’s head office in Burlington, Ontario. After graduating from the University of Toronto, Brian joined a big four accounting firm where he became a Chartered Accountant (now CPA). With another partner he formed a public accounting practice in 1984 which still operates in Canada. Recognizing the need for small business services he helped in growing the Canadian presence of Padgett where he is currently the President. When not working, Brian enjoys golfing, cruising and spending time with family.

Vice President, Marketing

As Padgett’s VP of Marketing, John is responsible for brand development and franchisee growth in Canada. He provides sales and marketing training, coaching and support for franchisees along with overseeing Padgett’s digital presence. After graduating from McMaster University, John began a sales career involving OEM supply firms where he would progress to various sales management positions. He trained and oversaw sales teams, developed marketing and advertising campaigns and managed client relations. After working as a consultant, John began his career with Padgett in 1994. When not working, John enjoys travelling, playing guitar and spending time with family.

Vice President Tax, Franchise Support

Eliane has over 30 years in personal and small business corporate tax experience. She graduated from McGill and obtained her CA designation in 1992. She specialized in tax at small and medium sized accounting firms before working as an independent tax consultant including for Padgett’s Quebec operations. She joined the Padgett team full time in 2018 to provide tax support for franchisees across Canada. She ensures Padgett franchisees are kept up to date on tax law changes and their impact for franchisees’ clients, provides broad based tax planning support and tax opinions on a variety of situations that clients come across. In her free time Eliane enjoys cycling, cross country skiing, playing piano and spending time with family & friends.

Manager, Support & Administration

Trisha Dunwoodie is Padgett Canada’s Support and Administration Manager. She joined the Padgett team in March of 2020 in Montreal. Her role at Padgett Head Office includes providing PAS and QuickBooks Online (QBO) support as well as liaison with Intuit support resources. She also helps organize and manage Padgett conferences online and in person. Trisha has responsibility for the administrative function of the Montreal Head Office including the maintenance of the Padgett royalty Portal (PrP) and the accounting for the Quebec Head office. Outside of Padgett, Trisha lives on a small horse farm with her husband and 3 children. She loves to spend her downtime on the farm with her horses and her dogs. She enjoys the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.