Building prosperity through employee ownership

YOUR LEGACY, THEIR FUTURE

EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP HAS MANY BENEFITS

For Businesses

Legacy Preservation

Employee ownership let business owners entrust their legacy with their team, ensuring the company’s values, culture, and mission continue.

Tax Savings

Until 2026, a $10M capital gains exemption is available for selling to an EOT, resulting in significant tax savings.

Benefits to Society

Employee ownership contribute positively to society by preserving local jobs and keeping companies Canadian-owned.

For Employees

Financial Opportunity

Employee ownership provides a new pathway to wealth for all employees.

Higher Job Satisfaction

Employees in employee-owned businesses experience greater job satisfaction and engagement because they have a stake in the company’s success, which leads to higher employee retention.

Greater Stability

Employee ownership provides stable, local ownership which creates long-term opportunities for employees and their families.

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ABOUT EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP CANADA

Employee Ownership Canada is a national non-profit advancing employee ownership in all its forms. We provide education, resources, and advocacy to help business owners, employees, advisors, and policymakers use employee ownership to strengthen businesses, secure fair succession, and share economic success more widely.

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Success Stories

Learn how companies across Canada and internationally are using employee ownership to strengthen performance, increase financial security, and build resilient workplace cultures.

Canada’s First EOTs at 2025 Employee Ownership Canada Conference

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