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Inside the corporate battle over your pet’s health | The Fifth Estate
SCP Fellow Rachel Wasserman speaks with CBC's Steven D'Souza as part of an investigation into the skyrocketing cost of owning a pet. The documentary reveals how independent vet clinics are being gobbled up by multinational corporations and private equity for profit.
January 24, 2025
The Alternative Exit podcast: Championing Employee Ownership Trusts to revolutionize wealth distribution
SCP Chair Jon Shell sits down with Andy Farquharson on The Alternative Exit Podcast to explore the transformative potential of employee ownership. Jon recounts how he advocated for Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) in Canada to address wealth inequality and business succession. He talks advantages of EOTs, from preserving a company’s legacy to fostering economic resilience in the workforce and reshaping both business culture and wealth distribution.
January 23, 2025
Why small businesses need rent control
Rising rents are pushing mom-and-pop shops off Canada's streets. In Canadian Business, Aaron Binder and SCP Fellow Liliana Camacho from the Better Way Alliance argue new commercial tenant protections are the answer.
January 16, 2025
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
October 9, 2024