ABSTRACT
This chapter presents the Canadian case study on gender and culture in father-daughter succession in the family business. From its foundation, immigration has played a key role in shaping the character of Canadian society. The nation is rooted in multiculturalism which means that immigrants are invited to integrate by bringing in the richness of their own cultural background. Women are taking on the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship in ever-increasing numbers. There are differences among Canadian women entrepreneurs in terms of their motivation for starting a business, and between the motivations of women and men. The case of Carole Bellon shows that it is possible for a daughter to become a legitimate successor and to have success as an entrepreneur, by her own merit and her hard work. The case illustrates what can stem from an egalitarian society which promotes an egalitarian access to education, and gives the sam.
