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Small business owners looking to sell to employees want tax benefit deadline extended

End-of-year cutoff is discouraging some who would otherwise consider an employee ownership trust

A Canadian flag flies atop the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Monday, March 10, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

A Canadian flag flies atop the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Monday, March 10, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

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February 18, 2026

A Canadian flag flies atop the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Monday, March 10, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

A Canadian flag flies atop the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Monday, March 10, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Small business owners looking to sell to employees want tax benefit deadline extended

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January 29, 2026

A coal mining operation in Sparwood, B.C., is shown on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016. A new study based on three other British Columbia coal mines says the economic benefits from those projects, used to justify their approval during the environmental review process, were "significantly overestimated." THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

A coal mining operation in Sparwood, B.C., is shown on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016. A new study based on three other British Columbia coal mines says the economic benefits from those projects, used to justify their approval during the environmental review process, were "significantly overestimated." THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

India’s NMDC exploring coal reserves in Canada to boost steel capacity, Indian minister says

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December 18, 2025

At Hamilton’s Achimostawinan Games, founder Meagan Byrne specifically targets Indigenous women, a traditionally under-served audience.

At Hamilton’s Achimostawinan Games, founder Meagan Byrne specifically targets Indigenous women, a traditionally under-served audience.

Indigenous video games are gaining traction, and this independent studio is at the forefront

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December 11, 2025

Fashion designer Lesley Hampton stresses the importance of staying committed to personal and cultural values, even amid economic uncertainty.

Fashion designer Lesley Hampton stresses the importance of staying committed to personal and cultural values, even amid economic uncertainty.

What’s next for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Canada?

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December 4, 2025

Sophie Pierre, former chief of ʔaq̓am, one of the bands in the Ktunaxa Nation, oversaw the transformation of St. Eugene Resort from a residential school to a thriving hotel.

Sophie Pierre, former chief of ʔaq̓am, one of the bands in the Ktunaxa Nation, oversaw the transformation of St. Eugene Resort from a residential school to a thriving hotel.

In Cranbrook, B.C., the Ktunaxa Nation is transforming past pain into a prosperous future

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November 27, 2025

Iroqit founder Melanie Squires is prioritizing a hands-on, community-focused approach to business.

Iroqit founder Melanie Squires is prioritizing a hands-on, community-focused approach to business.

For sporting goods company Iroqit, scaling is not the only metric of success

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November 23, 2025

Anna Peng sets up her phone to record content for social media as she works the front counter at Great Fountain, her family's Hong Kong-style fast food stall in Scarborough on November 21, 2025. (Sammy Kogan/The Globe and Mail)

Anna Peng sets up her phone to record content for social media as she works the front counter at Great Fountain, her family's Hong Kong-style fast food stall in Scarborough on November 21, 2025. (Sammy Kogan/The Globe and Mail)

Adult kids are turning to TikTok to revitalize their parents’ businesses

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November 13, 2025

To Mr. DiBlasio, more is better. “If, in ten years from now, there are five other Longhouses, I think that’s a success,” he says.

To Mr. DiBlasio, more is better. “If, in ten years from now, there are five other Longhouses, I think that’s a success,” he says.

Why Indigenous-owned financial firms are joining forces with the country’s biggest banks

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October 31, 2025

(L-R) Trajekt co-founders Rowan Ferrabee and Joshua Pope at the Trajekt offices in Mississauga, Ontario, on Thursday, October 30, 2025. (Nick Iwanyshyn/The Globe and Mail)

(L-R) Trajekt co-founders Rowan Ferrabee and Joshua Pope at the Trajekt offices in Mississauga, Ontario, on Thursday, October 30, 2025. (Nick Iwanyshyn/The Globe and Mail)

Trajekt Sports’ pitching machine a big hit with Major League Baseball teams

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October 30, 2025

Hamilton, Ont.-based choreographer Santee Smith started Kaha:wi Dance Theatre in 2005 so she could tell Indigenous stories.

Hamilton, Ont.-based choreographer Santee Smith started Kaha:wi Dance Theatre in 2005 so she could tell Indigenous stories.

Across the country, Indigenous-owned dance companies are melding tradition and innovation

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October 16, 2025

Patrice Mousseau, founder of Satya Organic, managed to build a thriving beauty business without any entrepreneurial experience. Now, she’s helping other Indigenous founders achieve the same heights.

Patrice Mousseau, founder of Satya Organic, managed to build a thriving beauty business without any entrepreneurial experience. Now, she’s helping other Indigenous founders achieve the same heights.

Patrice Mousseau is building an Indigenous business ecosystem, one entrepreneur at a time

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October 9, 2025

Teqare founder Darion Ducharme provides group workshops on online safety for Indigenous people of all ages.

Teqare founder Darion Ducharme provides group workshops on online safety for Indigenous people of all ages.

This tech company is improving online safety for Indigenous people

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October 2, 2025

When Ron Maurice founded Maurice Law in 2002, his goal was to support Indigenous communities and help them advocate for their rights.

When Ron Maurice founded Maurice Law in 2002, his goal was to support Indigenous communities and help them advocate for their rights.

Meet the man behind the country’s first (and so far, only) national Indigenous law firm

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September 18, 2025

Mike Anderson, the strategic lead for University Health Network’s Indigenous Health Program, worked with the Indigenous Design Studio at Brook McIlroy to design a culturally safe place for Indigenous patients at Toronto Western Hospital.

Mike Anderson, the strategic lead for University Health Network’s Indigenous Health Program, worked with the Indigenous Design Studio at Brook McIlroy to design a culturally safe place for Indigenous patients at Toronto Western Hospital.

How an Indigenous design studio helped improve access to health care at UHN — and beyond

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September 16, 2025

Equifax Canada's latest business credit trends report says more than 286,000 businesses missed at least one credit payment in the second quarter, up 5.6 per cent from a year ago. People make their way around the Rideau Center shopping centre on Boxing Day in Ottawa, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Equifax Canada's latest business credit trends report says more than 286,000 businesses missed at least one credit payment in the second quarter, up 5.6 per cent from a year ago. People make their way around the Rideau Center shopping centre on Boxing Day in Ottawa, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Small businesses in Canada are falling behind on loans, report says

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September 6, 2025

Paul Drysdale, one of Canada's last remaining waterbed salesmen, wants more people to sleep on water-filled mattresses like the one he dozes on at home in North York, Ont.

Paul Drysdale, one of Canada's last remaining waterbed salesmen, wants more people to sleep on water-filled mattresses like the one he dozes on at home in North York, Ont.

Canada’s last waterbed salesmen still try to make waves in a dozing industry

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September 4, 2025

Anishinaabe filmmaker Darlene Naponse’s film Aki, which is set in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, is one of eight Indigenous movies at TIFF this year, thanks to support from the Indigenous Screen Office.

Anishinaabe filmmaker Darlene Naponse’s film Aki, which is set in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, is one of eight Indigenous movies at TIFF this year, thanks to support from the Indigenous Screen Office.

TIFF ’25 will feature a record number of Indigenous films

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September 2, 2025

Each Taproot worker receives an equal ownership stake at no cost, with dividend payments distributed according to hours worked during the fiscal year. Pictured are Taproot team members.

Each Taproot worker receives an equal ownership stake at no cost, with dividend payments distributed according to hours worked during the fiscal year. Pictured are Taproot team members.

Taproot becomes Canada’s largest employee-owned trust with 750 workers

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August 28, 2025

Over the past eight years, Iskwew Air founder Teara Fraser has grown her business and her staff—including bringing her daughter, Kiana Hill, on as Chief Operating Officer.

Over the past eight years, Iskwew Air founder Teara Fraser has grown her business and her staff—including bringing her daughter, Kiana Hill, on as Chief Operating Officer.

How the woman-owned Iskwew Air is empowering Indigenous women

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August 14, 2025

FN Clean Water co-founder Tyson Wesley, pictured here with former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, saw a business opportunity in the market for bottled water—but he also has a personal connection to the need for safe drinking water in Indigenous communities.

FN Clean Water co-founder Tyson Wesley, pictured here with former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, saw a business opportunity in the market for bottled water—but he also has a personal connection to the need for safe drinking water in Indigenous communities.

These entrepreneurs are using their canned water to improve access to safe drinking water for Indigenous communities

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