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Family-owned businesses are the backbone of the Canadian economy, accounting for approximately 50% of private sector GDP and close to 7 million jobs.

Simply put, family enterprise matters.

Help us build the future of family enterprise in Canada by donating to Family Enterprise Foundation today.

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We have an ambitious fundraising campaign to fulfill our mission. The James A. Burton & Family Foundation is supporting our campaign by matching donations from other members of our community.

We're so grateful to all those who have stepped up so far.

...now it's your turn to help!

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Family Enterprise Foundation is a registered charitable organization:
Your tax-deductible donation will help build a better Canada and a brighter future for our next generation of leaders.

How your donation helps

To remain a strong, independent supporter and voice for family enterprise, your donation will help us build the fundamental infrastructure necessary to carry out our mandate in providing research free from undue influence.

We collaborate with others to provide research-based empirical evidence that supports family enterprises and Family Enterprise Advisors (FEAs) with educational resources, research and a stronger voice.

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Priority projects:

Project 1 — Renewing The Family Enterprise Matters Report

The Family Enterprise Matters report, a cornerstone of vital insight into the role of family businesses in Canada's economy, is due for an update at a cost of $100K. In partnership with the Conference Board of Canada, this report has highlighted the importance of family businesses. However, the recent changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic necessitate a timely refresh of this report. Your donation will revitalize this vital resource, ensuring its relevance and impact continues.

Project 2 — Developing the Intergenerational
Succession Journey Map

We have set out to create an interactive road map to assist with successful succession planning by highlighting the unique and important steps that must be undertaken by all business families. From clarifying goals and priorities to reviewing a family’s strategy, as well as planning the transition of responsibilities, this tool aims to help families, businesses and ownership groups to avoid the traps they may encounter while softening the pain points to ensure a smooth and successful transition. As we are investigating the content available for the next transition phases and comparing solutions offered by world experts, we are actively seeking funding so we may complete the project by adding the transition to Gen 3 and beyond.

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Our Charitable Number: 89362 5046 RR001

Tax receipts are issued according to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) guidelines. For inquiries about your tax receipt, please contact us.

Contact

Olivier de Richoufftz
General Secretary

Email: oderichoufftz@familyenterprise.ca
Phone: 1-866-849-0099

À travers leur oeuvre, ils ont réussi à communiquer leur réelle passion pour le bien-être des entreprises familiales.
Isabelle Marcoux Vice-President of Development of TC Transcontinental, Quebec
Families are at the heart of everything we do.
Nan-B and Philippe de Gaspé Beaubien Co-Chairs of de Gaspé Beaubien Foundation, Quebec
Each generation has built over the last one.
Paulina Garza Lagüera Gonda Director of FEMSA and Coca Cola FEMSA, British Columbia
Innovation comes with learning faster and cheaper.
Allen S. Taylor Owner of Taylor & Associates, Ontario