2026 Osler Purdy Crawford Deal Making Award Finalist

Matthew (Matt) Turner is Senior Vice-President, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary of Guardian Capital Group Limited. He joined Guardian in 2007 and, as the senior officer in charge of all legal and regulatory matters within the Guardian Capital group of companies, is primarily responsible for corporate governance and compliance oversight.

Prior to joining Guardian, Matt held senior legal and compliance roles at CI Investments Inc. and in the investment advisory subsidiaries of Assante Corporation. Previously, he served as Investigation Counsel with the Ontario Securities Commission and as Enforcement Counsel with the Investment Dealers Association of Canada.

Matt holds an MBA degree from the University of Western Ontario, a law degree from the University of Manitoba, and is a CFA® Charterholder. He has been called to the Bar in Manitoba and Ontario.