Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Barnes Management Group! To our clients, associates, partners, and communities, thank you for your trust, support, and the care you bring to our work together.

Thank you to Maureen (Mo) McKenna for leading an Appreciative Inquiry workshop for our Master of Social Work (MSW) placement students at Barnes Management Group!

Hi, I’m Mersini! I’m passionate about working with people, building genuine relationships, and creating spaces where people and communities feel heard, understood, and supported. I’ve always believed that meaningful change starts with relationships, with taking the time to listen, understand someone’s experience, and build trust before trying to create change.

On September 30, Barnes Management Group (BMG) and BMG Indigenous Services recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We honour Survivors of residential schools, the children who never returned home, and the families and communities whose lives continue to be affected by the residential school system. We also recognize the strength and resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

Rachel is a Registered Social Worker and Master of Social Work for Working Professionals (MSWwp) candidate at the University of Windsor, with an Honours Bachelor of Social Work from Algoma University and a Social Service Worker diploma from Northern College. She lives and works in the rural community of Kapuskasing, Ontario, which has given her a unique lens on the importance of accessible, client-centred, and community-based services, particularly in communities where resources and supports can look very different from larger urban centres.

In a thoughtful conversation with Andre Morreseau, David Barnes, Founder & President of Barnes Management Group, reflects on his personal journey, the experiences that shaped his life and work, and the impact of Canada’s private sponsorship program on the lives of many Canadians.

Happy Labour Day from Barnes Management Group! We celebrate the dedication, hard work, and contributions of workers who help strengthen our workplaces, communities, and economy. Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved Labour Day!

As wildfires continue to impact communities across Northern Ontario and other parts of Canada, our hearts are with everyone whose lives have been affected—especially the Indigenous communities in and around Thunder Bay and across the North, where many families have been forced to leave their homes and traditional lands.

BMG joins Canadians across the country in celebrating Canada Day.

At Barnes Management Group, we acknowledge the importance of listening, learning, and fostering meaningful relationships built on respect, understanding, and reconciliation. This month reminds us of the strength, resilience, and enduring contributions of Indigenous communities that continue to shape our country and enrich our collective future.