Traditional paths to building wealth and achieving financial security in Canada are more uncertain than they’ve ever been. View our Fast Facts.
It’s more difficult for young people to own a home, starting a business is harder than ever and jobs outside the public sector rarely have pension plans. Most Canadians don’t have enough savings to get through a crisis or a bit of bad luck.
Many programs designed to help people build assets work pretty well for middle- and upper-income Canadians, but not for everyone. For those with precarious employment and financial vulnerability, Canada needs better solutions.
Public policy can respond in real ways to help working people acquire assets and build savings – and protect consumers from predatory firms taking advantage of their market power.
At SCP, we are designing policies that ensure more Canadians can build economic security and championing ideas that prevent corporate giants from exploiting consumers.
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Overheard at Crowe Soberman: The EOT advantage
Crowe Soberman Audit and Advisory Partner Chandor Gauthier sits down with Jon Shell, Chair of Social Capital Partners and Board Member at Employee Ownership Canada. They dive into the benefits of Employee Ownership Trusts and get into the nitty gritty of how EOTs can support smooth business succession, boost equity and retention and safeguard business legacies.
Toronto Sun: Employee ownership trusts explainer
SCP Chair Jon Shell in the Toronto Sun on what Employee Ownership Trusts mean for business owners, the community and the broader economy
Employee ownership trusts: What they mean for Canadian business owners
A helpful summary of Employee Ownership Trusts that gives Canadian business owners and their advisors a simple (albeit not short) explanation about what they are, and why they should care.
