Beyond Succession: Growing Family Agribusiness—Navigating Investment, Innovation and Success in Canadian Agriculture
Delve into the unique challenges and opportunities of Canada's family-owned agricultural businesses in this compelling episode of Beyond Succession. Host Leah Tolton sits down with Dave Smardon, President and CEO of Bioenterprise Canada, to explore why patient capital is critical for growth in an industry where 92 percent of farms are family-run. Together, they discuss the extended timelines required for successful expansion in agriculture and how this differs from other sectors. They also examine the shifting investment landscape, highlighting how Canadian agribusinesses secure capital compared to their European counterparts and the changes needed to foster growth.
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Beyond Succession: Crisis Management in Family Enterprises—How to Protect Your Legacy When Disaster Strikes
Explore the intricacies of crisis management in family enterprises, where resilience, conflict mitigation and legacy protection are essential to navigating turbulent times. Crises, whether internal conflicts, unforeseen events or leadership disputes, can disrupt critical processes like succession planning and decision-making, challenging both the stability of the business and the harmony within the family. In this episode, host Leah Tolton is joined by Bennett Jones partner James Heelan to share insights on guiding family businesses through these critical moments.
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Clean Incentives: Canada's Clean Hydrogen Tax Credit—Opportunities and Challenges for Project Development and Financing
In this episode of Clean Incentives, host Brendan Sigalet unpacks the opportunities and challenges of Canada's Clean Hydrogen Tax Credit with Bennett Jones partners Geoff Stenger and Yannick Beaudion. Together, they explore how this tax incentive can fuel major clean energy projects, the critical role of investment tax credits in securing financing, and key strategies businesses need to succeed when tapping into these incentives.
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Beyond Succession: Agribusiness in Canada—Managing Intergenerational Growth in Family Enterprises
In this episode of Beyond Succession, host Leah Tolton is joined by Partner and Head of the Agribusiness Industry Team at Bennett Jones, Lorelei Graham, as they delve into the rich legacy and promising future of Canadian agricultural family enterprises. From household names like McCain and Weston to the community-driven farms that anchor our local economies, these businesses are living legacies with deep roots in the land and the hearts of their communities.
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Clean Incentives: Maximizing Clean Tech Investments—Insights on CCUS Tax Credits for Canadian Businesses
In this episode, hosts Brendan Sigalet and Derrick Osborne are joined by fellow Bennett Jones lawyers Shawn Munro, Luke Morrison and Sharon Singh, as they offer invaluable insights into the successful development and deployment of carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) projects. Together, they unpack the complexities of the CCUS tax credit, revealing how this crucial incentive can significantly reduce industrial emissions while fueling sustainable growth across Canada.
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