B LOCAL ONTARIO
Ontario B Corps using business as a force for good
B Local Ontario is a group of Certified B Corporations from Ontario working to foster and deepen connections among organizations in our region who share our purpose and passion for using business as a force for good.
We work to provide certification support for aspiring and existing B Corps, connections for growth opportunities, and collaboration around social & environmental impact.
If you a B Corp in Ontario....
Events
B Local Ontario has a number of events through out the year. There are regular meetings in Toronto, and less frequently in other locations in Ontario. Check out our events.
Initiatives
Our Advocacy Committee has a number of initiatives including calling for fair compensation for the use municipal land and supporting companies in their (re)certification efforts
B Corps
B Corporations are for-profit companies certified by the nonprofit B Lab to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Find out more.
Latest Blog Posts
Exploring Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) in Canada
2026-06-05
Exploring Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) in Canada Ownership transitions are complex and challenging. Employee ownership transitions are no exception. By asking the right strategic questions, founders and B Corp leaders can prepare themselves for what is nevertheless a transformational and impactful journey. The session will explore questions of governance, business continuity, culture, founder liquidity and legacy, especially when contrasted with alternate, more conventional exit strategies. B Local Ontario held a seminar that left participants with a practical approach to taking the first steps toward an employee ownership transition — and a clear understanding of the work involved in completing the
On Resigning as Board Chair
2026-02-26
Reflections from our Past Board Chair As we embrace the new leadership on the B Local Ontario Board, I would like to reflect on the last 3+ years as you Chair. We have come a long way since the fall of 2022, when B Local Ontario was not faring very well after COVID. Before that, it was an active community with regular events, BLD conferences, a regular newsletter, and more. Getting started again It was an email from Barbara Freuler on behalf of Jim Phillips at Copernicus Educational Products that got things rolling again in 2022. Barbara asked if we
Money In. Taxes Out. Navigating Tax Season Resource
2026-02-20
Money In. Taxes Out. Navigating Tax Season. B Local Ontario held a tax seminar on February 10, 2026. Samantha Richardson of Ethical Profit Agency, an expert in helping values-driven businesses thrive financially, this session oultined practical tips and key insights to streamline your tax filings, stay compliant, and fuel your impact. Topic covered were: What purpose-driven businesses need to know at tax time Common tax mistakes (and how to avoid them) Financial best practices for maximizing your mission and profit The following is a recording of that session.
