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Part 1: Bringing the outsider in Transition planning is one of the biggest decisions a farm family will ever go through. It’s for that primary reason that it is done right the first time. Conversations will be continuous and a constant flow of information between the incoming and outgoing generation are imperative. However, we recognize … Read more

This case-study is a follow-up to the Transition Planning for Farmers: Third-Party Facilitators article. Multi-generational seed farm, value-added business transition a smooth process thanks to trained facilitator When Tom Greaves’s father-in-law, Calvin Pitura, first approached him with a job offer for a management position at Pitura Seed Service, Tom came back with about one million … Read more

On April 7, 2022, Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, tabled the federal 2022-23 budget. Budget 2022 entitled “A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable” focuses on three pillars: The Canadian People Budget 2022 outlines several actions aimed at stabilizing Canada’s turbulent housing market, addressing the housing shortage, … Read more

Meet Steve Crewson, retina surgery recovery coach For seven years, Steve Crewson dreamed about the possibility taking his web development ‘side business’ to the next level. In 2014, he finally took the plunge and left the security of his Canada Post job to work full-time in his own business. He had no idea that just … Read more

New Brunswick’s Finance and Treasury Board Minister, Ernie Steeves, delivered the province’s 2022 budget on March 22, 2022. This budget focuses on building a stronger economy and vibrant communities, while also improving health care and protecting vulnerable populations. The budget anticipates a surplus of $487.8 million for 2021-22, compared to the $245 million deficit projected … Read more

On March 29, 2022, Nova Scotia Minister of Finance and Treasury Board Allan MacMaster tabled the province’s fiscal 2022–23 budget. Nova Scotia Budget 2022, is focused on: Solutions for Healthcare: laying the foundation for mental health, improving access to primary care, and investing in long-term care Solutions for our Economy: housing, business, economy/workforce Solutions for … Read more

Transition planning is one item on a farmer’s to do list that often seems a little more difficult to strike a line through compared to the rest. No matter what the farm type, size or scale, the future is always calling and farmers must make a decision about it at some point in time. In … Read more

Last week Saskatchewan Finance Minister Donna Harpauer tabled the province’s fiscal 2022-23 budget. Budget 2022 focuses on supporting the people of Saskatchewan by investing in healthcare, education, and childcare; building a strong Saskatchewan through investments in capital projects; and growing a strong economy. The government is forecasting the following deficits: $2.18 billion in 2021-22 $463 … Read more

Creating work-life balance while running a small business For refrigeration technician Rae Scott, starting a small business wasn’t about striking it rich, it was about making a decent living on his own terms, and creating that same opportunity for his employees. “It’s more the pride of ownership,” says Rae, owner of Mid-West Refrigeration Ltd. “I’m … Read more

On February 22, 2022, British Columbia Finance Minister Selina Robinson presented the province’s fiscal 2022-23 budget. B.C. Budget 2022 prioritizes making life better for British Columbians by investing in B.C.’s economic, environmental, and social strengths and taking actions to fight climate change and protect people and communities from climate-related disasters. Provincial deficits of $483 million … Read more