New Franchise Legislation In Saskatchewan

Background and Context

Franchise disclosure statutes in Canadian commercial law have been designed to ensure transparency and fair dealing between franchisors and prospective franchisees. Legislation and accompanying regulations are intended to level the playing field for prospective franchisees, ensuring comprehensive disclosure and fair dealing, while providing franchisors with a clear and efficient framework for regulatory compliance. Saskatchewan becomes the seventh province to enact such legislation, joining Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. Ontario's Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure), 2000, has provided statutory protection to franchisees since July 1, 2000. Alberta followed in the same year with its Franchises Act, RSA 2000, and British Columbia updated its Franchises Act most recently in 2015.