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Who owns the economy matters. We champion ideas that create pathways to wealth for working people. #econsky #canadasky #cdnpoli #ownershipmatters www.socialcapitalpartners.ca Toronto, ON 🇨🇦
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As Canadians, we like to think we’re strong and free. But, when it comes to the wealth gap, we’re looking more like America Lite—better manners, but almost all the inequality.
#CdnPoli #CanadaSky #Wealth #EconSky
As Canadians, we like to think we’re strong and free. But, when it comes to the wealth gap, we’re looking more like America Lite—better manners, but almost all the inequality.
#CdnPoli #CanadaSky #Wealth #EconSky
Employee-owned companies are better at riding out economic downturns—and Harvard Business School has the research to prove it.
Now it’s Canada’s turn to build our evidence base.
Read the latest from SCP: tinyurl.com/5avstwyv
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#HotTakes #HardFacts #CdnPoli
Now it’s Canada’s turn to build our evidence base.
Read the latest from SCP: tinyurl.com/5avstwyv
Join our list: tinyurl.com/4htsyxma
#HotTakes #HardFacts #CdnPoli
December 5, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Employee-owned companies are better at riding out economic downturns—and Harvard Business School has the research to prove it.
Now it’s Canada’s turn to build our evidence base.
Read the latest from SCP: tinyurl.com/5avstwyv
Join our list: tinyurl.com/4htsyxma
#HotTakes #HardFacts #CdnPoli
Now it’s Canada’s turn to build our evidence base.
Read the latest from SCP: tinyurl.com/5avstwyv
Join our list: tinyurl.com/4htsyxma
#HotTakes #HardFacts #CdnPoli
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I wrote about a novel approach to tackling misinformation currently being discussed in Wales--and which some say Canada should try, too. What if we made a rule so politicians couldn't lie? www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
Is it time to make it illegal for politicians to lie to us?
That’s the question currently on the table in Wales, which has just released a draft of the “globally pioneering” sanctions for politicians.
www.thestar.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I wrote about a novel approach to tackling misinformation currently being discussed in Wales--and which some say Canada should try, too. What if we made a rule so politicians couldn't lie? www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
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“Should our media system primarily serve democracy, or profit?”
NEW in @thenation.com: the team behind our new report argue the answer must be democracy—and lay out what it’ll take to break up corporate media and rebuild public media: www.thenation.com/article/soci...
NEW in @thenation.com: the team behind our new report argue the answer must be democracy—and lay out what it’ll take to break up corporate media and rebuild public media: www.thenation.com/article/soci...
December 5, 2025 at 5:32 PM
“Should our media system primarily serve democracy, or profit?”
NEW in @thenation.com: the team behind our new report argue the answer must be democracy—and lay out what it’ll take to break up corporate media and rebuild public media: www.thenation.com/article/soci...
NEW in @thenation.com: the team behind our new report argue the answer must be democracy—and lay out what it’ll take to break up corporate media and rebuild public media: www.thenation.com/article/soci...
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“Canadians show a clear preference for allyship with Europe rather than the U.S. under the Trump administration. Canadians largely agree that Canada needs to move away from relying on the United States.”
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December 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
“Canadians show a clear preference for allyship with Europe rather than the U.S. under the Trump administration. Canadians largely agree that Canada needs to move away from relying on the United States.”
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(Paywall) Great piece on the importance of employee ownership in combatting wealth inequality.
The Canadian government needs to realize that the uncertainty it is creating on this file is one of the big obstacles to unleashing a wave of employee ownership successions.
www.inc.com/fast-company...
The Canadian government needs to realize that the uncertainty it is creating on this file is one of the big obstacles to unleashing a wave of employee ownership successions.
www.inc.com/fast-company...
Closing the Wealth Gap: The Solution Is Hiding in Plain Sight
And the timing to make lasting change could not be better.
www.inc.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
(Paywall) Great piece on the importance of employee ownership in combatting wealth inequality.
The Canadian government needs to realize that the uncertainty it is creating on this file is one of the big obstacles to unleashing a wave of employee ownership successions.
www.inc.com/fast-company...
The Canadian government needs to realize that the uncertainty it is creating on this file is one of the big obstacles to unleashing a wave of employee ownership successions.
www.inc.com/fast-company...
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🚨In the news 🚨
"Employee-owned companies grow faster and generate higher profits than the norm. They’re more productive and more innovative and exhibit greater resilience when times are tough."
Read more: canadiansme.ca/unlocking-ca...
#SMEs #EOTs #EmployeeOwnership #OwnershipMatters #CdnPoli
"Employee-owned companies grow faster and generate higher profits than the norm. They’re more productive and more innovative and exhibit greater resilience when times are tough."
Read more: canadiansme.ca/unlocking-ca...
#SMEs #EOTs #EmployeeOwnership #OwnershipMatters #CdnPoli
December 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
🚨In the news 🚨
"Employee-owned companies grow faster and generate higher profits than the norm. They’re more productive and more innovative and exhibit greater resilience when times are tough."
Read more: canadiansme.ca/unlocking-ca...
#SMEs #EOTs #EmployeeOwnership #OwnershipMatters #CdnPoli
"Employee-owned companies grow faster and generate higher profits than the norm. They’re more productive and more innovative and exhibit greater resilience when times are tough."
Read more: canadiansme.ca/unlocking-ca...
#SMEs #EOTs #EmployeeOwnership #OwnershipMatters #CdnPoli
Employee ownership is not philanthropy.
It is a durable, market-tested strategy that drives growth, resilience and equity.
Employee-owned firms grow 2% faster than their peers and are half as likely to go bankrupt.
Read more 👇
#OwnershipMatters #EOTs #EO #CdnPoli #CanadaSky #EconSky
It is a durable, market-tested strategy that drives growth, resilience and equity.
Employee-owned firms grow 2% faster than their peers and are half as likely to go bankrupt.
Read more 👇
#OwnershipMatters #EOTs #EO #CdnPoli #CanadaSky #EconSky
Closing the Wealth Gap: The Solution Is Hiding in Plain Sight
And the timing to make lasting change could not be better.
www.inc.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Employee ownership is not philanthropy.
It is a durable, market-tested strategy that drives growth, resilience and equity.
Employee-owned firms grow 2% faster than their peers and are half as likely to go bankrupt.
Read more 👇
#OwnershipMatters #EOTs #EO #CdnPoli #CanadaSky #EconSky
It is a durable, market-tested strategy that drives growth, resilience and equity.
Employee-owned firms grow 2% faster than their peers and are half as likely to go bankrupt.
Read more 👇
#OwnershipMatters #EOTs #EO #CdnPoli #CanadaSky #EconSky
Research from @harvard.edu shows that employee-owned firms do better during recessions and other crises than traditional companies.
Employee ownership is better for business.
Read more: www.hbs.edu/bigs/employe...
#OwnershipMatters #CdnPoli #CanadaStrong #EOTs
Employee ownership is better for business.
Read more: www.hbs.edu/bigs/employe...
#OwnershipMatters #CdnPoli #CanadaStrong #EOTs
Employee-owned companies tend to weather economic downturns | Institute for Business in Global Society
Research shows that employee-owned firms do better during recessions and other crises, which could prompt more businesses to consider it as an option.
www.hbs.edu
December 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Research from @harvard.edu shows that employee-owned firms do better during recessions and other crises than traditional companies.
Employee ownership is better for business.
Read more: www.hbs.edu/bigs/employe...
#OwnershipMatters #CdnPoli #CanadaStrong #EOTs
Employee ownership is better for business.
Read more: www.hbs.edu/bigs/employe...
#OwnershipMatters #CdnPoli #CanadaStrong #EOTs
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Are you working to build a fairer world? 🌍
Applications are now open for the 2026-27 Atlantic Fellows for Social & Economic Equity (AFSEE) programme, a funded fellowship for social change leaders at the London School of Economics - LSE.
Learn more: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/news/a...
Applications are now open for the 2026-27 Atlantic Fellows for Social & Economic Equity (AFSEE) programme, a funded fellowship for social change leaders at the London School of Economics - LSE.
Learn more: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/news/a...
October 28, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Are you working to build a fairer world? 🌍
Applications are now open for the 2026-27 Atlantic Fellows for Social & Economic Equity (AFSEE) programme, a funded fellowship for social change leaders at the London School of Economics - LSE.
Learn more: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/news/a...
Applications are now open for the 2026-27 Atlantic Fellows for Social & Economic Equity (AFSEE) programme, a funded fellowship for social change leaders at the London School of Economics - LSE.
Learn more: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/news/a...
Read all about it at: socialcapitalpartners.ca/smith-school...
ICYMI, this week Smith School of Business at Queen's U. launched a research initiative to deepen Canada’s knowledge of a powerful succession model that can enhance outcomes for owners, employees and communities: employee ownership.
Stay tuned!
#CdnPoli #OwnershipMatters #EO
Stay tuned!
#CdnPoli #OwnershipMatters #EO
November 27, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Read all about it at: socialcapitalpartners.ca/smith-school...
ICYMI, this week Smith School of Business at Queen's U. launched a research initiative to deepen Canada’s knowledge of a powerful succession model that can enhance outcomes for owners, employees and communities: employee ownership.
Stay tuned!
#CdnPoli #OwnershipMatters #EO
Stay tuned!
#CdnPoli #OwnershipMatters #EO
November 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
ICYMI, this week Smith School of Business at Queen's U. launched a research initiative to deepen Canada’s knowledge of a powerful succession model that can enhance outcomes for owners, employees and communities: employee ownership.
Stay tuned!
#CdnPoli #OwnershipMatters #EO
Stay tuned!
#CdnPoli #OwnershipMatters #EO
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Some countries yell their way through the world. This year, the world leaned toward the one that did not.
November 21, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Some countries yell their way through the world. This year, the world leaned toward the one that did not.
Intergenerational inequality is corroding 🍁's democracy.
If we want a healthy democracy, we have to stop treating young people like a special interest group and start treating them like what they are: the future of the electorate and the economy.
Read more 👇
#CdnPoli #Canadasky #EconSky
If we want a healthy democracy, we have to stop treating young people like a special interest group and start treating them like what they are: the future of the electorate and the economy.
Read more 👇
#CdnPoli #Canadasky #EconSky
How intergenerational inequality threatens trust in democracy | Policy Options
Our political leaders must be willing to make difficult tradeoffs to rebalance policies toward the young and away from older Canadians, write Jean-François Daoust, Liam O'Toole and Jacob Robbins-Kante...
socialcapitalpartners.ca
November 26, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Intergenerational inequality is corroding 🍁's democracy.
If we want a healthy democracy, we have to stop treating young people like a special interest group and start treating them like what they are: the future of the electorate and the economy.
Read more 👇
#CdnPoli #Canadasky #EconSky
If we want a healthy democracy, we have to stop treating young people like a special interest group and start treating them like what they are: the future of the electorate and the economy.
Read more 👇
#CdnPoli #Canadasky #EconSky
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Protesters chanted "people over profits" at Queen's Park Monday after Premier Doug Ford's government passed a bill critics say will favour landlords over tenants.
Ford shouted back: "Go find a job."
Ford shouted back: "Go find a job."
Protesters disrupt Ontario legislature over controversial landlord legislation
Protesters chanted "people over profits" in the Ontario legislature's public galleries Monday after Premier Doug Ford's government passed a bill critics say will favour landlords over tenants.
www.thestar.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Protesters chanted "people over profits" at Queen's Park Monday after Premier Doug Ford's government passed a bill critics say will favour landlords over tenants.
Ford shouted back: "Go find a job."
Ford shouted back: "Go find a job."
🚨Canada has an #EO research institute!🚨
At the Smith School of Business, the EORI will provide evidence to drive awareness, knowledge and know-how so Canadian owners, workers and communities can reap the benefits of employee ownership.
Read more: tinyurl.com/mua64vxw
#OwnershipMatters #CdnPoli
At the Smith School of Business, the EORI will provide evidence to drive awareness, knowledge and know-how so Canadian owners, workers and communities can reap the benefits of employee ownership.
Read more: tinyurl.com/mua64vxw
#OwnershipMatters #CdnPoli
November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🚨Canada has an #EO research institute!🚨
At the Smith School of Business, the EORI will provide evidence to drive awareness, knowledge and know-how so Canadian owners, workers and communities can reap the benefits of employee ownership.
Read more: tinyurl.com/mua64vxw
#OwnershipMatters #CdnPoli
At the Smith School of Business, the EORI will provide evidence to drive awareness, knowledge and know-how so Canadian owners, workers and communities can reap the benefits of employee ownership.
Read more: tinyurl.com/mua64vxw
#OwnershipMatters #CdnPoli
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Spoiler alert: my answer is NO.
In the Globe and Mail, @vassb.bsky.social asks the basic question: Should we just let big tech companies insist that consent to use data for AI training is part and parcel of using their service?
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
Opinion: With AI, you are now the product: The hidden costs of staying online
More platforms are tying data surveillance for AI training as a condition to use services. Canada needs to reject this
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Spoiler alert: my answer is NO.
Ownership. It's a thang.
#OwnershipMatters #Sovereignty #Succession #EconomicSecurity #WealthEquality #EconSky #CanadaSky #CdnPoli
#OwnershipMatters #Sovereignty #Succession #EconomicSecurity #WealthEquality #EconSky #CanadaSky #CdnPoli
November 21, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Ownership. It's a thang.
#OwnershipMatters #Sovereignty #Succession #EconomicSecurity #WealthEquality #EconSky #CanadaSky #CdnPoli
#OwnershipMatters #Sovereignty #Succession #EconomicSecurity #WealthEquality #EconSky #CanadaSky #CdnPoli
In recent years, many of Canada’s most iconic companies have been quietly purchased by foreign entities.
Beyond wounds to our national pride, this pattern is a disaster for workers and consumers.
If we #WANTITALL, we have to stop letting foreign entities steal home.
#CdnPoli #OwnershipMatters
Beyond wounds to our national pride, this pattern is a disaster for workers and consumers.
If we #WANTITALL, we have to stop letting foreign entities steal home.
#CdnPoli #OwnershipMatters
Elbows up: Keeping Canadian companies in Canadian hands | Policy Options
Blue Jays pride notwithstanding, many of Canada's most iconic companies and brands have been quietly but steadily purchased by foreign entities in recent years. As Danny Parys writes in Policy Options...
socialcapitalpartners.ca
November 20, 2025 at 10:57 PM
In recent years, many of Canada’s most iconic companies have been quietly purchased by foreign entities.
Beyond wounds to our national pride, this pattern is a disaster for workers and consumers.
If we #WANTITALL, we have to stop letting foreign entities steal home.
#CdnPoli #OwnershipMatters
Beyond wounds to our national pride, this pattern is a disaster for workers and consumers.
If we #WANTITALL, we have to stop letting foreign entities steal home.
#CdnPoli #OwnershipMatters
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Many working Canadians cannot afford daily life. We need PIAC -- but we need organizations like PIAC to be properly funded so they can do their work protecting consumers.
thelogic.co/news/consume...
thelogic.co/news/consume...
Consumer watchdog boss quits, alleging months of unpaid wages - The Logic
Former executive director says he voluntarily went without compensation to keep Public Interest Advocacy Centre financially afloat
thelogic.co
November 20, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Many working Canadians cannot afford daily life. We need PIAC -- but we need organizations like PIAC to be properly funded so they can do their work protecting consumers.
thelogic.co/news/consume...
thelogic.co/news/consume...
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The ties between Canada and Sweden are founded on shared values and decades of cooperation in defence, trade, and investment.
To expand that further, we just launched a new strategic partnership to connect our industries and workers in key sectors like critical minerals, clean energy, and defence.
To expand that further, we just launched a new strategic partnership to connect our industries and workers in key sectors like critical minerals, clean energy, and defence.
November 18, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The ties between Canada and Sweden are founded on shared values and decades of cooperation in defence, trade, and investment.
To expand that further, we just launched a new strategic partnership to connect our industries and workers in key sectors like critical minerals, clean energy, and defence.
To expand that further, we just launched a new strategic partnership to connect our industries and workers in key sectors like critical minerals, clean energy, and defence.
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There are some things happening in the world that make me hopeful. This is one of them.
Stronger alliances between democratic nations.
Sweden’s Saab offers to build entire GlobalEye military surveillance plane in Canada - The Globe and Mail share.google/qDQY1katb0Gz...
Stronger alliances between democratic nations.
Sweden’s Saab offers to build entire GlobalEye military surveillance plane in Canada - The Globe and Mail share.google/qDQY1katb0Gz...
Sweden’s Saab offers to build entire GlobalEye military surveillance plane in Canada
Building the aircraft in Canada would create 3,000 jobs, company says
share.google
November 19, 2025 at 5:47 PM
There are some things happening in the world that make me hopeful. This is one of them.
Stronger alliances between democratic nations.
Sweden’s Saab offers to build entire GlobalEye military surveillance plane in Canada - The Globe and Mail share.google/qDQY1katb0Gz...
Stronger alliances between democratic nations.
Sweden’s Saab offers to build entire GlobalEye military surveillance plane in Canada - The Globe and Mail share.google/qDQY1katb0Gz...
Sometimes it takes a "reverse Hallmark movie" to drive home the pervasive ills of private equity and how it steals more from families and communities than the holiday spirit.
#PrivateEquity #Hallmark #OwnershipMatters #CdnPoli #EconSky
www.instagram.com/p/DRAlWcTjzqV/
#PrivateEquity #Hallmark #OwnershipMatters #CdnPoli #EconSky
www.instagram.com/p/DRAlWcTjzqV/
Strong Sevens on Instagram: "We’d watch this #hallmark #christmasmovies #fyp #hallmarkmovies #holidays"
A Hallmark movie featuring a heartwarming story of family, love, and the true meaning of Christmas. The movie follows a family's journey as they navigate the challenges of the holiday season, ultimate...
www.instagram.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Sometimes it takes a "reverse Hallmark movie" to drive home the pervasive ills of private equity and how it steals more from families and communities than the holiday spirit.
#PrivateEquity #Hallmark #OwnershipMatters #CdnPoli #EconSky
www.instagram.com/p/DRAlWcTjzqV/
#PrivateEquity #Hallmark #OwnershipMatters #CdnPoli #EconSky
www.instagram.com/p/DRAlWcTjzqV/
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Already happening with Parkland Corporation being sold off to Sunoco LP. Layoffs of Canadians immediately followed, and now critical infrastructure is owned by our aggressive, fascist neighbour.
🚨New article!🚨
There's a danger the Canada Strong growth plan will enable a sell-off of Canadian companies to foreign investors - and that this would be considered a *win* for the strategy.
This would be a mistake.
Here's why 👇👇👇
#CanadaSky #CdnPoli #OwnershipMatters
There's a danger the Canada Strong growth plan will enable a sell-off of Canadian companies to foreign investors - and that this would be considered a *win* for the strategy.
This would be a mistake.
Here's why 👇👇👇
#CanadaSky #CdnPoli #OwnershipMatters
You can’t be sovereign if you don’t own anything
Gas station giant Parkland is already shedding Canadian employees in the wake of TX-based Sunoco’s recent takeover of the Canadian fuel chain, which owns 15% of our gas stations and a key refinery in ...
socialcapitalpartners.ca
November 17, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Already happening with Parkland Corporation being sold off to Sunoco LP. Layoffs of Canadians immediately followed, and now critical infrastructure is owned by our aggressive, fascist neighbour.
🚨New article!🚨
There's a danger the Canada Strong growth plan will enable a sell-off of Canadian companies to foreign investors - and that this would be considered a *win* for the strategy.
This would be a mistake.
Here's why 👇👇👇
#CanadaSky #CdnPoli #OwnershipMatters
There's a danger the Canada Strong growth plan will enable a sell-off of Canadian companies to foreign investors - and that this would be considered a *win* for the strategy.
This would be a mistake.
Here's why 👇👇👇
#CanadaSky #CdnPoli #OwnershipMatters
You can’t be sovereign if you don’t own anything
Gas station giant Parkland is already shedding Canadian employees in the wake of TX-based Sunoco’s recent takeover of the Canadian fuel chain, which owns 15% of our gas stations and a key refinery in ...
socialcapitalpartners.ca
November 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
🚨New article!🚨
There's a danger the Canada Strong growth plan will enable a sell-off of Canadian companies to foreign investors - and that this would be considered a *win* for the strategy.
This would be a mistake.
Here's why 👇👇👇
#CanadaSky #CdnPoli #OwnershipMatters
There's a danger the Canada Strong growth plan will enable a sell-off of Canadian companies to foreign investors - and that this would be considered a *win* for the strategy.
This would be a mistake.
Here's why 👇👇👇
#CanadaSky #CdnPoli #OwnershipMatters