About the Institute
The Family Business Institute, officially launched at Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM) in 2023, is a platform for family business expertise and collaboration.
In Canada, family businesses generate almost half of the private sector real GDP and account for over 63 percent of all private sector companies and nearly 47 percent of private sector employment (via The Conference Board Canada) (external link) .
Given the complex interface between family and business in these firms, family businesses face unique challenges and opportunities that generate complexity but also potential competitive advantages. Although research has deepened our understanding, important questions remain unanswered.
Enterprising Family Series Event
On March 20, 2025, the Family Business Institute partnered with Family Enterprise Canada (FEC) to host a packed event at the Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM). The event was scheduled during the class time of the introductory family business course at TRSM. TRSM alumni and FEC members joined the students at the event. Read more here.
Family businesses represent
over 63%
of all private sector firms in Canada (CBoC)
49% of Canadian private sector GDP comes from family businesses
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Media Inquiries
The directors at the Ted Rogers School of Management Family Business Institute are available for media interviews and commentary on current events related to family business / intergenerational succession.
Are you part of a family business?
PhD candidates and visiting scholars
The Family Business Institute is an ideal opportunity for PhD candidates and visiting scholars
PhD candidates already enrolled in a PhD program elsewhere are encouraged to inquire about our visiting PhD program. We are also actively encouraging visiting scholars for visits up to three months.
PhD candidates pursuing opportunities at TMU who are interested in family business should review the information found on the PhD Management program and contact Dr. Francesco Barbera.
Get involved
The FBI is collaborating with KPMG Family Office (external link) on an innovative succession research project. This collaboration brings together the FBI's expertise and KPMG's exemplary approach to family business advising. Stay tuned for updates!