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WCC vs. EOT: What’s Better?

How to Use the $10M Capital Gains Exemption When Selling to a Worker Cooperative or an Employee Group

Created byRay Adlington
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BeginnerUpdated Sep 1, 2025
WCC vs. EOT: What’s Better?

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand the legal structure and operational principles of both WCCs and EOTs.
check_circleIdentify the eligibility requirements to access the $10 million capital gains exemption for owners.
check_circleCompare the governance, ownership, and tax implications of WCCs and EOTs.
check_circleNavigate the legal and regulatory considerations when transitioning to a WCC structure or starting an EOT structure.
check_circleDevelop strategic succession plans that align with business values, employee readiness, and legislative timelines.

About This Course

Unlock the intricacies of Canadian employee ownership models in "WCC vs. EOT: What's Better?". This course, featuring expert Raymond Adlington, provides a practical comparison of Worker Cooperative Corporations (WCCs) and Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs), crucial for effective business succession planning.

You will explore the legal and operational foundations of both models, understand the eligibility requirements for the expiring $10 million capital gains exemption, and analyze how governance, ownership, and tax implications differ between WCCs and EOTs. Gain valuable insights into the legal and regulatory considerations necessary for choosing and implementing the most suitable ownership structure for your business.

  • The current legal landscape of employee ownership models in Canada.
  • Measures supporting WCCs and EOTs, including the $10 million capital gains exemption.
  • The urgency and implications of the December 31, 2026, exemption deadline.
  • Key criteria and requirements for qualifying for the capital gains exemption.
  • In-depth examination of Worker Cooperative Corporations (WCCs): legal definitions, governance, membership, and post-acquisition management.
  • Comprehensive analysis of Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs): definitions under the Income Tax Act, trustee responsibilities, and influence on company operations.
  • Structuring steps and documentation required for seamless transitions.
  • Tax strategies, rollover eligibility, and crucial financial considerations.
  • Planning and implementing effective employee engagement and dispute resolution mechanisms.
  • Comparative analysis of financing options for both WCC and EOT structures, highlighting practical differences and advantages.
  • Guidance on ensuring compliance and anticipating legislative uncertainties for long-term success.

Target Audience:

  • Tax and corporate lawyers advising on succession planning
  • Business owners planning employee-led transitions
  • Cooperative development consultants and accountants
  • Private equity and M&A professionals
  • Legal and financial advisors to SMEs

Your Instructor

Ray Adlington
Ray Adlington

Partner at Miller Thomson

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Ray Adlington has earned all of his grey hair practicing tax law since 1997. Ray’s practice of tax law focuses on corporate tax, personal tax, commodity tax, and a sprinkle of tax dispute resolution on behalf of taxpayers, because he likes to argue and needs a constructive outlet. Ray is a past four-year member of the joint Canadian Bar Association – CPA Canada Joint Committee on Taxation.

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Is this course eligible for my CPD requirements as a Canadian CPA?

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