Beyond Succession: Navigating United States Tariffs and Key Strategies for Canadian Family Enterprises
How do United States (US) tariffs and Canadian countermeasures affect Canadian businesses, and what can family enterprises do to prepare? In this timely episode of Beyond Succession, host Leah Tolton sits down with leading international trade lawyer Jessica Horwitz to explore strategies for navigating an uncertain trade environment. The discussion delves into the latest US tariff policies, unpacking their economic and legal implications for family enterprises in Canada. From supply chain disruptions to workforce impacts and recessionary concerns, the episode highlights practical steps to mitigate these challenges. Topics include adapting contracts, market diversification, and capitalizing on free trade agreements outside the US.
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Clean Incentives: Canada's Clean Energy Tax Credits in an Evolving Political Landscape
Explore Canada’s evolving clean energy tax credits and the political dynamics shaping their future in this episode of Clean Incentives. Host Brendan Sigalet is joined by Serge Dupont, a seasoned public policy advisor and head of Bennett Jones’ Public Policy group, and Hon. Jason Kenney, former Premier of Alberta and Senior Advisor at Bennett Jones, for an engaging conversation on the intersection of policy and clean energy investment.
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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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