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After years of sustained advocacy, coordinated engagement with policymakers, and a growing chorus of voices across the country, the federal government has made the Employee Ownership Trust capital gains tax exemption permanent.<\/span><\/p>\n This is a landmark win. It is the kind of policy change that opens doors for business owners who want to exit on their terms, for employees who deserve a stake in the companies they have helped build, and for communities that benefit when Canadian businesses stay Canadian-owned. None of this happened by accident. This achievement belongs to the many leaders, advisors, business owners, partners, and advocates who have contributed to this work over the years. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/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][et_pb_image src=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.employee-ownership.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/EOC-Social-1.png\u00a0\u00bb title_text=\u00a0\u00bbTY permanence\u00a0\u00bb align=\u00a0\u00bbcenter\u00a0\u00bb admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbImage\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb width=\u00a0\u00bb74%\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb|0px||0px|false|false\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb|0px||0px||\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb1px|||||\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n To those who pushed our conversations with government forward, who lent their names and their networks to letters and campaigns, who showed up to roundtables and hearings and webinars, and who have helped spread the word about why employee ownership matters for Canada: thank you.<\/span><\/p>\n We know this is not the end of your involvement. We know you will continue to work alongside us to educate business owners, to build the ecosystem, and to make employee ownership a truly mainstream option for Canadian companies at every stage of their journey.<\/span><\/p>\n You will see the work on our website, resources, and other assets grow and adapt over the coming months to fully reflect this landmark news. We are updating our materials, refining our messaging, and building new tools to help advisors and owners take advantage of this permanent incentive with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n The permanence of the capital gains tax exemption on business sales to Employee Ownership Trusts changes everything about the conversation with owners and advisors. It removes the uncertainty that was the single biggest barrier to adoption. Now we get to focus on growth.<\/span><\/p>\n Warmly,<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u00a0\u00bb1″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb background_color=\u00a0\u00bb#151904″ global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb background_color=\u00a0\u00bb#151904″ global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_heading title=\u00a0\u00bbFeature: Conference Tickets Are Now Open\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb title_text_color=\u00a0\u00bb#F8F3E7″ title_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb45px\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.employee-ownership.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Conference-brand-design-3.png\u00a0\u00bb title_text=\u00a0\u00bbConference brand design (3)\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb background_color=\u00a0\u00bb#ffffff\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text module_id=\u00a0\u00bbnlearlybird\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb header_line_height=\u00a0\u00bb1.2em\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb15px|15px|15px|15px|false|false\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding_tablet=\u00a0\u00bb\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding_phone=\u00a0\u00bb\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding_last_edited=\u00a0\u00bbon|phone\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n Tickets for the 2026 Canadian Employee Ownership Conference are now available, and early bird pricing is in effect. 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Save on every ticket category when you register now.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\u00a0\u00bbGeneral Conference Tickets \u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb title_level=\u00a0\u00bbh2″ title_font=\u00a0\u00bb||||on||||\u00a0\u00bb title_text_align=\u00a0\u00bbcenter\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_pricing_tables featured_table_header_text_color=\u00a0\u00bb#A2140A\u00a0\u00bb header_background_color=\u00a0\u00bb#A2140A\u00a0\u00bb featured_table_bullet_color=\u00a0\u00bb#151904″ bullet_color=\u00a0\u00bb#151904″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb header_font=\u00a0\u00bb|600|||||||\u00a0\u00bb header_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb22px\u00a0\u00bb header_line_height=\u00a0\u00bb1.2em\u00a0\u00bb subheader_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb14px\u00a0\u00bb 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The 2026 Canadian Employee Ownership Conference brings together business owners, employee-owned companies, professional advisors, and policy leaders for two and a half days of practical learning, honest conversation, and real connection.<\/span><\/p>\n This year’s gathering carries extra significance. We arrive on the heels of a landmark policy win, with the Employee Ownership Trust capital gains tax exemption now permanently in place. The room will reflect that energy. Whether you are exploring succession options, advising clients, or leading an employee-owned company, this is where you need to be.<\/span><\/p>\n The conference kicks off Tuesday evening with the Annual General Meeting and a Welcome Reception. Wednesday is a full day of main stage panels, breakout sessions, a keynote, and networking. Thursday wraps with a focused morning of sessions and lunch. Additionally, there will be multiple opportunities for companies curious about a transition to Employee Ownership to ask their questions to professional advisors. The full agenda and speaker lineup are coming soon.<\/span><\/p>\n Hosted at the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel, Vancouver, BC. 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The $10 million capital gains tax exemption for business sales to Employee Ownership Trusts has been made permanent. This is a defining moment for employee ownership in Canada, and the coverage has reflected just how significant it is.<\/span><\/p>\n Read Employee Ownership Canada\u2019s Statement<\/b>:<\/span> EOC Celebrates Landmark Government Decision on Employee Ownership<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.employee-ownership.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/wordpress-featured-image-case-study-4.png\u00a0\u00bb title_text=\u00a0\u00bbnews page image\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n The government\u2019s announcement generated national coverage across business, policy, and mainstream media. Here is a selection of the stories covering this milestone:<\/span><\/p>\n The Globe And Mail:<\/b> Tax Break To Help Business Owners Sell To Employees To Be Made Permanent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Toronto Star:<\/b> Carney’s Economic Update: A Glimmer of Hope Toward More Worker-Owned Companies<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n CTV News<\/b>:<\/span> PM Carney Spending Billions To Train More Workers, Deficit Decline Short Lived\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n The Hub:<\/b> How Ottawa’s Latest Tax Change Could Reshape Business Ownership in Canada<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Future of Good:<\/b> Explainer: What the Social Sector Should Know About Carney’s Spring Economic Update<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Newswire:<\/b> Spring Economic Update Won’t Halt the Shrinking Number of Small Businesses in Canada<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Betakit:<\/b> Ai Strategy Pillars, New Smb Procurement Program Revealed In Canada\u2019s Spring Economic Update<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Le Soleil: <\/b>Et si vos employ\u00e9s \u00e9taient votre meilleur repreneur?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Investment Executive:<\/b> Deficit Falls to $66.9B for 2026 Spring Economic Update<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Policy Magazine<\/b>:<\/span> The Spring Economic Update: Canada Strong, Deficits Long<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Advisor.ca:<\/b> Interest in Employee Ownership Trusts Expected to Rise<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n C.W. Wilson<\/b>:<\/span> Tax Alert: $10 Million EOT Tax Exemption Made Permanent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n BLG<\/b>:<\/span> Ten Tax Takeaways from Canada’s Spring Economic Update 2026<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Mondaq<\/b>:<\/span> Tax Alert: $10 Million EOT Tax Exemption Made Permanent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Wealth Professional:<\/b> Ottawa Rolls Out Sovereign Wealth Fund Open to Retail Investors<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Read the Peak<\/b>:<\/span> An Under-the-Radar Tax Change Could See More Employees Become Owners in Their Workplace<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Benefits Canada:<\/b> Top 5 HR, Benefits, Pension and Investment Stories of the Week<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u00a0\u00bb1″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb||0px|||\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_heading title=\u00a0\u00bbUpcoming Events & Opportunities\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb title_text_color=\u00a0\u00bb#A2140A\u00a0\u00bb title_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb45px\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n Thank You: April Webinar Recap<\/b><\/p>\n Thank you to everyone who joined us for our April webinar, <\/span>Building an Ownership Culture: Preparing for Employee Ownership<\/b>. 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