Michael Braga

Professional Profile:

Mike is a Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional with BDO Canada Limited serving the Kitchener–Waterloo and surrounding area. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from McMaster University which ignited his passion for assisting individuals in a solution focused manner. This coupled with his Masters in Business Administration provides Mike with a depth of knowledge to draw from when consulting with individuals and companies in financial turmoil. Since joining the Kitchener practice in June 2001, Mike has assisted a wide range of debtors with his main area of practice being personal bankruptcy and consumer proposals. His high level of professionalism combined with his empathetic approach puts debtors at ease; facilitating difficult conversations. He assists with the corporate restructuring practice in the Kitchener office that involves Court and privately appointed receiverships, proposals and bankruptcies. As a Partner within BDO, Mike has oversight responsibilities for the Kitchener Waterloo region and surrounding areas. A member of the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals, he sits as the chair of the CAIRP CKE development board where he has the opportunity to pass along his wealth of insolvency knowledge to the next generation of Trustee candidates. Mike’s enthusiasm for continuing education is further evidenced with his experience as a Board Examiner for the Office of the Superintendent in Bankruptcy. Most recently Mike has launched Money Matters with Mike Braga a community-based television show that leverages his contacts in the finance sector to provide his viewers with relevant and topical financial information. Over the years, Mike has been active with many literacy and educational initiatives in the community. He is the a former board president of KW Counselling Services and is currently the incoming chair of the Cambridge and North Dumfries Community Foundation. Mike has also been a volunteer with Tennis Canada.