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Stories, insights, and action from Canada\u2019s employee ownership community.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u00a0\u00bb1″ admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbsection\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16″ global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_row admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbrow\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16″ background_size=\u00a0\u00bbinitial\u00a0\u00bb background_position=\u00a0\u00bbtop_left\u00a0\u00bb background_repeat=\u00a0\u00bbrepeat\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16″ custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb|||\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding__hover=\u00a0\u00bb|||\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_heading title=\u00a0\u00bbMessage from the ED\u00a0\u00bb admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbMessage from the ED\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb title_level=\u00a0\u00bbh2″ hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb title_text_color=\u00a0\u00bb#A2140A\u00a0\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ title_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb45px\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\u00a0\u00bb1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_2″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbText\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb width=\u00a0\u00bb100%\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb|0px|0px||false|false\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb||||false|false\u00a0\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″]<\/p>\n Hello and welcome to The Ownership Update, Employee Ownership Canada\u2019s refreshed newsletter.<\/span><\/p>\n I\u2019m thrilled to share this first edition with you of what will become a regular source of news, tools, and guidance to help grow and strengthen employee ownership across Canada.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Over the past several months, we\u2019ve been listening, learning, and laying the groundwork to better support you. As we ramp up our operations, our focus is clear: expanding understanding of employee ownership models, equipping business owners and advisors with practical resources, and advocating for policy that makes employee ownership transitions easier, more viable, and more attractive.\u00a0<\/span> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_2″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_image src=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.employee-ownership.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Justine-janssen.jpeg\u00a0\u00bb title_text=\u00a0\u00bbJustine janssen\u00a0\u00bb admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbImage\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb width=\u00a0\u00bb100%\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb|-270px||69px||\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb|0px||0px||\u00a0\u00bb module_alignment=\u00a0\u00bbcenter\u00a0\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4″ theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″]<\/p>\n In a period of economic uncertainty and rapid change, employee ownership stands out as a rare bright spot: it promotes inclusive wealth, strengthens communities, and builds resilient, purpose-driven companies. It\u2019s a future we\u2019re proud to build alongside you. <\/span><\/p>\n I want to extend my sincere thanks to everyone who has supported us through this transition of ESOP Canada and CEOC into Employee Ownership Canada . To the champions and partners who continue to help educate Canadians on the power of employee ownership and advance conversations\u00a0 with policymakers. To our sponsors who believe in this work and invest in its growth. And to our members, thank you for your continued support, feedback, and\u00a0 collaboration as we continue to build this next chapter of EOC together<\/span><\/p>\n Below, you\u2019ll find updates on events, advocacy work, resources, and opportunities designed to support you and your teams. We hope you\u2019ll subscribe to this new format so we can keep you connected with news, insights, training, member benefits, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n Thank you for being part of this growing community\u2014and for everything you do to advance employee ownership in Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n Warmly,<\/span> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u00a0\u00bb1″ theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb background_color=\u00a0\u00bb#F8F3E7″ hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″][et_pb_column _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4″ theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_heading title=\u00a0\u00bbIn Case You Missed It: What We’ve Been Up To\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb title_level=\u00a0\u00bbh2″ title_text_color=\u00a0\u00bb#A2140A\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb||3px|||\u00a0\u00bb title_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb45px\u00a0\u00bb title_font_size_last_edited=\u00a0\u00bbon|phone\u00a0\u00bb title_font_size_tablet=\u00a0\u00bb45px\u00a0\u00bb title_font_size_phone=\u00a0\u00bb45px\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″]<\/p>\n As this is our first renewed newsletter, we wanted to take a moment to highlight some of the major milestones and momentum across EOC Canada over the past several months.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.employee-ownership.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/EOConference-7923-scaled.jpg\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb title_text=\u00a0\u00bbEOConference-7923″ align_last_edited=\u00a0\u00bbon|phone\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ align_phone=\u00a0\u00bbcenter\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″]<\/p>\n Sector Growth & Milestones<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/li>\n <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n A robust pipeline is forming. We anticipate between 20 to 30 EOT transitions in 2026, a clear sign of market acceleration.<\/strong><\/em> <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Public Policy & Advocacy Wins<\/b><\/p>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n Issued a statement in response to Budget 2025<\/b><\/a>,<\/span> providing members with <\/span>clear explanations<\/span><\/a> and practical tools to navigate proposed changes.<\/span> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.employee-ownership.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/new-board-members.png\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb title_text=\u00a0\u00bbnew board members\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″]<\/p>\n Organizational Updates<\/b><\/p>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n Revamped and relaunched <\/span>our website<\/span><\/a>, developed a robust communications strategy, posted renewed resources on our <\/span>social media channels<\/span><\/a>, and are enhancing our <\/span>resource library<\/span><\/a> for business owners and advisors.<\/span> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u00a0\u00bb1″ theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4″ theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_heading title=\u00a0\u00bbUpcoming Events & Opportunities\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb title_text_color=\u00a0\u00bb#A2140A\u00a0\u00bb title_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb45px\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″]<\/p>\n Winter Webinar Series<\/b><\/p>\n We\u2019re excited to launch a new monthly webinar series beginning in January, with our\u00a0 first webinar now open for registration! Please share this exciting opportunity amongst your networks. Full dates and registration details for upcoming webinars will be shared soon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Help shape our webinar series. Share your interest in facilitating, and propose future topics on our <\/b>webinar interest form<\/b><\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb column_structure=\u00a0\u00bb1_3,1_3,1_3″ custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb|auto|50px|auto||\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb type=\u00a0\u00bb1_3″ theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_image src=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.employee-ownership.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7-copy.png\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ title_text=\u00a0\u00bb7 copy\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ text_orientation=\u00a0\u00bbcenter\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n JANUARY: Employee Ownership 101<\/strong>, A Practical Succession Path<\/p>\n A foundational session exploring the core pathways and models of employee ownership in Canada.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_text=\u00a0\u00bbRegister\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb button_url=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/employee-ownership-101-a-practical-business-succession-path-tickets-1977647946244?aff=oddtdtcreator\u00a0\u00bb url_new_window=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ button_alignment=\u00a0\u00bbcenter\u00a0\u00bb custom_button=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb button_bg_color=\u00a0\u00bb#2b2b2b\u00a0\u00bb button_bg_enable_color=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb button_text_size=\u00a0\u00bb15px\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb type=\u00a0\u00bb1_3″ theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_image src=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.employee-ownership.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6-copy.png\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ title_text=\u00a0\u00bb6 copy\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ text_orientation=\u00a0\u00bbcenter\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n FEBRUARY: EOT Deep Dive: Live Q&A Panel<\/strong><\/p>\n A special panel featuring advisors, lenders, employee-owners, and legal experts. 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But the path wasn\u2019t without challenges. Brightspot had to overhaul its governance, invest in financial education for staff, and correct early misconceptions about what \u201cownership\u201d meant. Through open communication, starting with what Schroeder jokingly calls his \u201cJerry Maguire letter,\u201d and guidance from legal and accounting advisors, they built the structure and confidence needed for a successful transition.<\/span><\/p>\n Several months in, the benefits are clear:<\/span>\u00a0100% retention, stronger engagement, and a deeper connection between daily work and long-term company performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>As Schroeder puts it, \u201cEmployee ownership is one way that we can have an outsized impact in our small corner of the world to share the wealth.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Considering employee ownership for your company? 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He delivered a striking call to action, highlighting employee ownership as a powerful answer to today\u2019s economic challenges and a path toward a stronger, more inclusive Canada.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A few more key moments:<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ src=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/LPRgnOaWAks?si=az1x3Bjj7yZ2JEXO\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″]<\/p>\n \u201cIf we\u2019re going to save democratic capitalism from its current failures, we\u2019re going to need to latch on to that vision of an ownership society. And I think employee ownership in Canada is the smartest way to start.\u201d <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n \u201cThe employee ownership model offers owners an elegant opportunity to exit and pass on the legacy of their family-owned business to the workers with whom they have collaborated for decades, keeping those companies here in Canada and rooted in their communities.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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