Wesley Novotny

Diversity Director

Wesley Novotny is a partner in the tax department in the Calgary office of the national law firm Bennett Jones LLP. Wes provides tax advice on a wide range of corporate and personal tax matters. Wes has extensive experience in advising clients in disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), and has successfully represented clients through the CRA appeals process as well as before the Tax Court of Canada.

Wes is originally from a farm in southern Manitoba and has maintained his interest in farming by providing advice on farm taxation and reorganizations of farm businesses and related farm succession planning.

He is a past director and past president of the Canadian Petroleum Tax Society.

Outside of work, Wes enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids.