Tashia Batstone

Tashia Batstone was appointed President and CEO of FP Canada in May 2021, becoming the first woman in the organization's history to hold the position. Her leadership has led to the achievement of several key milestones, with priorities including promoting financial well-being for all Canadians; improving access to financial planning services; and increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the profession. A proponent of transparency in the public interest, she has been a vocal supporter of minimum standards for those who use the financial planner title and helped ensure FP Canada became one of the first approved credentialing bodies under Ontario's Financial Professionals Title Protection Rule.

Batstone holds a Master of Business Administration from Memorial University, a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from Memorial University, and has completed a Directors Education Program at the Rotman School of Management. A native of Newfoundland and Labrador, she began her career lecturing in accounting and finance at Memorial University of Newfoundland. In 2020, she was named in Practice Ignition's top 50 women in accounting globally.

Career History

• President and CEO, FP Canada (2021–present)
• Senior Vice-President of External Relations and Business Development, Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)
• Vice-President Education Services, CPA Canada (2012–onwards, where she oversaw development of the CPA Certification Program)
• Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Newfoundland and Labrador (2007–2012, five years)
• Lecturer in Accounting and Finance, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Batstone serves on the Board of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), joined in November 2021, and the Board of the Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC). She has extensive experience in Board Governance and serves on not-for-profit boards including the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.

What Tashia Batstone could bring to FP Canada: Batstone brings deep expertise in professional credentialing, organizational transformation, and regulatory evolution from nearly two decades in the accounting profession. Her track record navigating the unification of Canada's accounting profession and developing certification programs positions her to advance FP Canada's regulatory mandates and professional standards. Her established commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion—coupled with her advocacy for consumer protection through title protection and educational standards—aligns with FP Canada's public-interest mission and Imagine 2030 vision for universal financial wellness access.