Franchise Law With Jennifer Shayko - Franchising Basics (Part 2) (Video)

Private corporations governed by the Canada Business Corporations Act (the “CBCA”) should ensure that their register of individuals with significant control (an “ISC Register”) is complete, accurate and up to date. Corporations Canada has begun issuing official inquiries to certain CBCA corporations in connection with their ISC Register filings, particularly where a corporation has reported that it has no individuals with significant control (“ISCs”).

Although Goudreau c. Le Roi is not a charity law case, its reasoning may be relevant to charities that use contractual safeguards to manage valuation risk and prevent unintended private benefits.

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP provides legal expertise across multiple practice areas including fund formation, competition law, antitrust, foreign investment, and venture capital. The firm's Toronto-based partners offer specialized counsel to clients navigating complex regulatory and transactional matters. Contact information and professional backgrounds are available for key team members specializing in these areas.

A foreign franchisor has delivered a compliant Franchise Disclosure Document to a promising Canadian candidate. The fourteen-day period is running. Site selection is underway. Then, eight days in, something happens: the landlord renegotiates a lease term, a key supplier is replaced, an executive who is named in the disclosure document resigns, or the franchisor is served with a claim that did not exist when the FDD was assembled.

As artificial intelligence becomes deeply embedded in business operations across all industries, buyers and investors face a new category of risks that extend far beyond traditional technology companies. From intellectual property concerns to data sovereignty issues, understanding how AI is integrated into a target company's workflows has become essential for effective due diligence and risk assessment.

Les sociétés fermées régies par la Loi canadienne sur les sociétés par actions (LCSA) devraient s’assurer que les renseignements contenus dans leur registre des particuliers ayant un contrôle important (PCI) sont complets, exacts et à jour. Corporations Canada a commencé à envoyer des avis d’enquête officielle à certaines sociétés régies par la LCSA concernant le dépôt de leur registre des PCI, en particulier à celles ayant déclaré ne pas avoir de tels particuliers.

Until recently, prediction markets were unavailable in Canada. On March 26, 2026, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) published a bulletin announcing its requirements for investment dealer members who wish to operate in prediction markets and offer event contracts.

Jordana Sanft was featured in IPIC's Community Spotlight, which celebrates the people who have shaped the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada over its 100-year history.

Canada's robust economy and stable political environment continue to attract foreign engineers and engineering companies seeking growth opportunities. For firms looking to expand into the Canadian market, understanding the requirements for company structure, regulatory compliance, and management processes is essential to successfully establishing operations eligible to perform engineering services in Ontario.

Canada's nuclear industry is experiencing unprecedented growth as major reactor projects and government energy policies drive billions in investment and reshape the sector's supply chain. As consolidation accelerates among nuclear suppliers, technology vendors, and specialized manufacturers, acquirers face a complex landscape of regulatory licensing requirements, nuclear liability frameworks, and intensified foreign investment scrutiny that fundamentally differs from conventional M&A transactions. Understan

For individuals considering international relocation to or from Canada or the United States, careful preparation can help address the tax, immigration and wealth implications of establishing residence in a new country.

Canada's robust economy and stable political environment continue to attract foreign engineers and engineering companies seeking growth opportunities. For firms looking to expand into the Canadian market, understanding the requirements for company structure, regulatory compliance, and management processes is essential to successfully establishing operations eligible to perform engineering services in Ontario.

The Competition Bureau has signaled increased enforcement activity regarding exclusive use clauses in commercial leases following amendments to the Competition Act. This update examines emerging responses from the commercial leasing industry and provides guidance on factors landlords and tenants should consider when negotiating lease restrictions in light of heightened regulatory scrutiny.

What are the critical timing requirements franchisors must follow when delivering disclosure documents to prospective franchisees? Jennifer Shayko explores the specific deadlines mandated by Ontario's Arthur Wishart Act and explains the strategic considerations franchisors should keep in mind to ensure compliance and protect their interests.

Canada's whisky and spirits market presents significant opportunities for international producers, but success requires careful navigation of a dual regulatory framework. Federal laws govern production standards, excise duties, and labelling requirements, while each province maintains its own liquor authority controlling distribution, sales, marketing, and pricing within its borders. Understanding these overlapping jurisdictions and tailoring market entry strategies to provincial variations is essential for

Can a company founder and shareholder who signs a consulting agreement still be classified as an employee? The Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in Pringle v. Zenova Group PLC examines...

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. has filed a confidential Form 10 registration statement with the SEC to separate its New York Knicks and New York Rangers franchises into two distinct publicly traded companies. The proposed spin-off aims to provide each organization with enhanced strategic and financial flexibility, a more defined business focus, and clearer investment characteristics.

Ontario's Arthur Wishart Act establishes comprehensive franchise disclosure requirements and strict penalties for non-compliance, fundamentally shaping the relationship between franchisors and franchisees. Understanding these regulatory obligations is essential for anyone involved in franchise operations within the province. This video explores the key protective measures and legal framework governing franchise relationships under Ontario law.

Canada's anti-counterfeiting enforcement framework places the burden on rights holders to protect luxury brands through civil proceedings, criminal enforcement, and customs detention. This article examines the practical enforcement mechanisms available after counterfeit activity is identified, including injunctions, evidence preservation, destruction orders, and monetary relief, while analyzing recent Canadian precedents that guide enforcement strategy.

Luxury brands operating in Canada face critical challenges at the border when combating counterfeit goods. The Canada Border Services Agency's Intellectual Property Rights Program offers powerful enforcement mechanisms, but requires formal enrollment and rapid response to detention notices. Understanding the statutory framework, operational mechanics, and response planning is essential before a detention occurs.