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Patricia Towler

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President & Chief Executive Officer, Chief Legal Officer at CPA Nova Scotia
📍 Canada

Patricia Towler is an accomplished executive and lawyer, serving as the President and CEO of CPA Nova Scotia since 2015. With a background in civil litigation and extensive experience in organizational leadership and professional regulation, she holds both Certified In House Counsel and Certified Human Resources Professional designations. People describe her as strategic, visionary, and collaborative.

Patricia has demonstrated a strong commitment to community and professional governance, serving as Board Chair for Mount Saint Vincent University and as a director for the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator and the Atlantic School of Business. She is a recognized leader in professional regulation within the province.

She received the prestigious Lexpert Zenith Award, which recognizes outstanding leadership and excellence in the Canadian legal profession.

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Experience
38 Years
Current Role
President & Chief Executive Officer, Chief Legal Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Canada
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Priorities

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Professional Regulation
As CEO of CPA Nova Scotia, she leads the regulation of over 4, 000 accountants and has been a key voice on provincial regulatory legislation.
Corporate Governance
Serves as Board Chair for MSVU and director for the NS Pharmacy Regulator, showing a deep involvement in organizational oversight and governance.
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Career

Work history

8-2015
President & Chief Executive Officer, Chief Legal Officer
CPA Nova Scotia
2004 - 2015
Vice President & General Counsel
Regent College
2001 - 2004
Senior Litigation Counsel
RSA
1-1996 - 8-2001
Barrister & Solicitor
Norton Rose Fulbright
1989 - 1995
Barrister & Solicitor
Stewart McKelvey
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Media appearances

Congratulation to CPA Nova Scotia's CEO Patti Towler .... Featured in Instagram
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2025 Member Awards Dinner Recap. Featured in CPA Nova Scotia
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Education
Certified In House Counsel
University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management
Executive Leadership
UBC Sauder School of Business
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