Episode Summary In many of Canada's largest public companies, a dual-class share structure means some investors get ten or more votes per share while you only get one. This episode explains who actually controls public corporations, why Canada has more family-controlled giants than almost any other market, and the crucial legal protection that shields public investors.

Key Concepts

• The Voting Separation: Dual-class structures separate economic ownership from voting control. Subordinate shares are sold to the public with one vote, while multiple-vote shares are kept by founders or controlling families to guarantee absolute control.
• The Canadian Context: This setup is highly common in Canada across telecommunications, media, retail, and tra ...