Building prosperity through employee ownership
YOUR LEGACY, THEIR FUTURE
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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
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.
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.
Success Stories
Learn how companies across Canada and internationally are using employee ownership to strengthen performance, increase financial security, and build resilient workplace cultures.
Latest News & Events
Stay informed about the latest developments in employee ownership -policy updates, experts insights, company transitions, stories and upcoming industry events.
Employee ownership model races the clock in Canada
Federal legislation has helped employee ownership trusts, which hold a company’s shares for the benefit of workers, take root. But the future is uncertain.
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 economic resilience.
Ownership Nation is a podcast about ownership, legacy, and what’s possible when employees step into leadership.
What Budget 2025 Really Means for Employee Ownership Trusts
When Budget 2025 was released, many business owners and advisors asked the same question: What does this mean for Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs)?
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