Grant McDonald

Retired @KPMG Partner - former Country Managing Partner in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean/Caricom Head of Tax/Global Aerospace & Defence Industry Leader

[Grant McDonald @grantjmcd]

What a spectacular evening of music with global operatic icon @GeraldFinley who returned to Ottawa to perform in the 50th anniversary season of @13StringsOttawa chamber orchestra. A true homecoming under the baton of Matthew Larkin at St Matthew’s in the Glebe - bravo!

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The following evening Mayor @_MarkSutcliffe gave a warm tribute to Christopher, proclaiming it “Christopher Deacon Day” in #Ottawa. This preceded a wonderful concert in Christopher’s honour featuring works of Beethoven, including a virtuosic performance by @langlang.

[Grant McDonald @grantjmcd]

Truly enjoyed the events to celebrate the career of Christopher Deacon @orchristra as he prepares to retire as CEO of @CanadasNAC. Thanks to @mraillet Ambassador of @franceaucanada for hosting a reception with special guests Alexander and Zoe @ShelleyConduct. (1/2)

[Grant McDonald @grantjmcd]

A “bucket list” experience to see @EricClapton live at #MadisonSquareGarden. A great concert - singer and guitarist extraordinaire!

[Grant McDonald @grantjmcd]

The second concert of the @HewittJSB #TrasimenoMusicFestival featured 3 amazing talents, Angela along with William Bracken and Carter Johnson. Held at the stunning venue of the Castle of the Knights of Malta in #Magione, Eric Friesen moderated the pre-concert talk.

[Grant McDonald @grantjmcd]

An outstanding performance tonight of the Goldberg Variations by @HewittJSB to successfully launch the 20th #TrasimenoMusicFestival. The stunning venue was the Basilica di San Pietro in #Perugia (Umbria). Bravo Angela!

[Grant McDonald @grantjmcd]

@MarkJCarney Thank you @MarkJCarney - completely agree and also feel it’s a sign of disrespect.

[Grant McDonald @grantjmcd]

A great evening at the residence of @UKScottFW @UKinCaribbean to celebrate the culmination of the latest @biztradegovuk mission to #Barbados. Great support from Invest Barbados and Senators Chad Blackman @BajanDiplomat and Lisa Cummins.

[Grant McDonald @grantjmcd]

A privilege to celebrate with my mother Loretta on her 90th birthday - an amazing accomplishment!
#90YearsYoung #StillGoingStrong

[Grant McDonald @grantjmcd]

I enjoyed a fond farewell luncheon this week with Her Excellency @LilianCGAC @CanHCBarbados as she retires from @GAC_Corporate and returns to #Canada. Thank you for your service - we will miss you in #Barbados. 🇨🇦 🇧🇧

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The full report can be found here: https://t.co/zSgYrFNGFG.

[Grant McDonald @grantjmcd]

Highlights of the @FIAFarnborough this week included a reception with @RalphGoodale @CanadianUK, meeting @Astro_Rosemary of @esa, and leading our delegation of 50+ @KPMG from 12 countries in our key events including the launch of https://t.co/EDIO02LsOO

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The @KPMG_Canada #AerospaceAndDefence team was pleased to sponsor the @the_oac opening #FIA reception at the @RoyalAutomobile Club with thanks to @FP_Champagne, @VictorFedeli, @pablorodriguez and Pierre Pyun of
@Bombardier for their messages of support for the industry.

[Grant McDonald @grantjmcd]

Bonne Fete Nationale - with thanks to Ambassador @mraillet and @franceaucanada for a wonderful #BastilleDay2024 party on the grounds of the residence in #Ottawa.

[Grant McDonald @grantjmcd]

Thanks to High Commissioner @LilianCGAC and the @CanHCBarbados team for an enjoyable evening to celebrate #canadaday2024. Honoured guests included #Barbados President Sandra Mason, Foreign Minister Kerrie Symmonds and US Ambassador Roger Nyhus. @KPMG was proud to be a sponsor.

[Grant McDonald @grantjmcd]

A very special evening spent on @USCG tall ship Eagle where Ambassador Roger Nyhus @USEmbassyBtown hosted the #IndependenceDay2024 party - #Barbados style! Great to meet the dedicated cadets of the @USCGAcademy as they embark on their shipboard training.
#HappyFourth

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An amazing week in #Malta 🇲🇹 at the @KPMG Islands Group partner conference. Full of history, hospitality and hoping to go back soon to learn more about the local culture.

[Grant McDonald @grantjmcd]

Resending to ensure the “real” @_MarkSutcliffe is recognized!

[Grant McDonald @grantjmcd]

A perfect day to enjoy the #GreatGlebeGarageSale with family including my soon to be 90 year old mom who was volunteering at her church. And we also enjoyed a visit from the mayor @MarkSutcliffe, just before he runs the #marathon tomorrow - good luck!
#OttawaRaceWeekend

[Grant McDonald @grantjmcd]

A perfect day to enjoy the #GreatGlebeGarageSale with family including my soon to be 90 year old mom who was volunteering at her church. And we also enjoyed a visit from the mayor @MarkSutcliffe, just before he runs the #marathon tomorrow - good luck!
#OttawaRaceWeekend