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June 2026 ~ The Ownership Update Newsletter

2026 Conference keynote lineup, new resources, blog post and more ...
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EOTs Are Just the Beginning: A Guide to All the Ways Canadian Businesses Can Be Employee Owned

When the federal government made the Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) $10 million capital gains tax exemption permanent in April 2026, it was big news and ...
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May 2026 – The Ownership Update

A New Chapter. A Historic Win. After years of sustained advocacy, coordinated engagement with policymakers, and a growing chorus of voices across the country, the ...
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EOC Celebrates Landmark Government Decision On Employee Ownership

EOC commends the federal government for making the $10-million capital gains exemption for Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) permanent ...
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Canada’s Largest Employee Ownership Trust | How Taproot Transitioned Ownership (Podcast E02)

In this episode of the Owner Nation Podcast, Mike Fotheringham, CEO of Taproot Community Support Services, shares how Canada’s largest EOT was built—and why it ...
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April 2026 – The Ownership Update

Stories, insights, and action from Canada’s employee ownership community.Advocacy in Action. A Movement Gaining Strength. Over the past several months, we have seen what is ...
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The Future of Business Succession – Aaron Schroeder (Podcast E01)

In this episode of Ownership Nation, Aaron Schroeder — founder of Brightspot Climate — shares the journey behind transitioning his environmental consulting firm to employee ...
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Ownership Is the Missing Link in Strengthening Canada’s Domestic Economy

In his recent address at Davos, Prime Minister Carney spoke boldly about what Canada must do to succeed in a more uncertain global economy: strengthen ...
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February 2026 – The Ownership Update

We’ve been actively advancing advocacy efforts to make the EOT tax incentive permanent, launching practical tools for business owners and advisors, and gaining over 50 ...
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Canada’s Business Succession Moment: Spotlight on the EORI

As business owners across Canada plan their exits, a new research institute is stepping in to ensure those transitions strengthen, not hollow out, our economy ...
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Employee Ownership as a Business Succession Strategy | Owner Nation Podcast Launch

With the launch of the Ownership Nation Podcast, Employee Ownership Canada highlights how employee ownership keeps companies rooted in Canada; supporting workers, communities, and long-term ...
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December 2025 – The Ownership Update

Stories, insights, and action from Canada’s employee ownership community.Hello and welcome to The Ownership Update, Employee Ownership Canada’s refreshed newsletter. I’m thrilled to share this ...
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