THE $2 TRILLION RECKONING: SECURING CANADA'S ECONOMIC FUTURE

Canadian Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (ETA) Forum

Monday, January 19, 2026 | Virtual Forum

A CRISIS IS A GENERATIONAL OPPORTUNITY.

A silent tsunami is approaching: $2 trillion in Canadian SME assets will change hands in the next decade. This isn't just a transition, it's a massive looming rupture in our economic fabric. Without action, we face a wave of closures, lost jobs, and evaporated community wealth.

We choose a different future. This is our once-in-a-generation chance to transform this crisis into our nation's greatest engine for renewal: to preserve legacies, elevate purpose, and build inclusive community wealth through new models of ownership.

WHAT IS ETA? THE BOLD ALTERNATIVE.

Forget the myth of the garage startup. Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (ETA) is the powerful, proven alternative. Ambitious individuals acquire established, profitable businesses from retiring owners, backed by investors. It’s a direct solution to the succession crisis and a launchpad for a new wave of entrepreneurial leadership. It’s a scalable, disciplined path to ownership that saves businesses and builds futures.

WHY THIS FORUM? THE CATALYST CANADA NEEDS NOW.

The clock is ticking. This forum is the essential catalyst to mobilize Canada’s response. We are convening the pioneers, capital, and expertise to build a movement that transforms how businesses are run and who they benefit. This is where connection becomes action.

OBJECTIVES: IGNITE. EQUIP. CONNECT.

IGNITE THE MOVEMENT: Showcase the staggering scale of the opportunity and the non-negotiable imperative for positive economic and community impact.
DEMYSTIFY THE PLAYBOOK: Provide a clear, actionable roadmap through the ETA and search fund process—from capital to close.
FORGE THE ECOSYSTEM: Connect searchers, investors, owners, and advisors to accelerate a robust Canadian ETA community.
CHAMPION IMPACT: Advance ETA as a primary vehicle for creating sustainable, purpose-driven businesses that profit employees, communities, and owners alike.

THE STAKES. OUR COMMITMENT.

This is not a passive discussion. Canada stands at a crossroads.

We believe:

No viable Canadian business should close for lack of a buyer.
No entrepreneur should be denied ownership for lack of collateral.
No community should lose its Main Street wealth when a solution is within reach.