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    Franchise Law With Jennifer Shayko - Franchising Basics (Part 3) (Video)

    Understanding franchisor disclosure obligations under the Arthur Wishart Act is crucial for both franchisors and franchisees navigating franchise relationships. The Act imposes rigorous disclosure requirements on franchisors with strict penalties for non-compliance, creating a framework designed to protect franchisee interests. Jennifer Shayko explains these essential disclosure obligations and their implications for franchise operations.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Aird & Berlis LLP
    Aird & Berlis LLP
  • Article

    It's Time! Work With Cassels To Update Your Canadian Franchise Disclosure Document

    As always at this time of year, franchisors should be considering if annual updates to their Canadian franchise disclosure document (FDD) are required.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
Cassels
Cassels
  • Article

    Just Around The Corner! B.C. Franchises Legislation In Force February 1, 2017

    As we reported here, British Columbia's new Franchises Act, SBC 2015, c 35 (the "Act") and accompanying Franchises Regulation (the "Regulation") will come into force effective February 1, 2017.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    McCarthy Tétrault
    McCarthy Tétrault
  • Article

    Ontario Court Denies Leave To Appeal For Addison Chevrolet

    On October 30, 2015, the Divisional Court dismissed a motion brought by the Plaintiff franchisees for leave to appeal the decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice...
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    McCarthy Tétrault
    McCarthy Tétrault
  • Article

    Ontario Government Introduces Proposed Amendments To Franchise Legislation

    Bill 154 is relevant to Ontario's franchise industry stakeholders because it proposes various amendments to Ontario's franchise legislation, the Arthur Wishart Act.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Cassels
    Cassels
  • Article

    Québec Court Of Appeal Recognizes Implied Obligations In Franchise Agreement: What Does This Really Mean?

    The Québec Court of Appeal has recently released its long awaited decision in Dunkin’ Brands Canada Ltd. c. Bertico inc., 2015 QCCA 624...
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    McCarthy Tétrault
    McCarthy Tétrault
  • Article

    Reminder: The British Columbia Law Institute Recommends Franchise Legislation In That Province

    After months of consultation with industry stakeholders, the British Columbia Law Institute has issued its "Report on a Franchise Act for British Columbia".
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Cassels
    Cassels
  • Article

    Saskatchewan Sets Effective Date For Franchise Legislation – What Franchisors Need To Know

    A significant development for franchisors has just been announced: The Cabinet of the Government of Saskatchewan has set June 30, 2026, as the coming into force date of The Franchise Disclosure Act, SS 2024, c 13...
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    McKercher LLP
    McKercher LLP
  • Article

    The Lens Of Commercial Reality: Lessons To Be Learned From The First Common Issues Franchise Trial

    The recent common issues trial in Trillium Motor World Ltd. v. General Motors of Canada Ltd. contains some interesting lessons for future cases involving system changes.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    McCarthy Tétrault
    McCarthy Tétrault
  • Article

    What Does A Franchise Litigation Lawyer Do?

    The article provides a comprehensive overview of the critical role franchise litigation lawyers play in managing and resolving disputes in the franchising industry.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Sotos LLP
    Sotos LLP
  • Article

    You've Got Mail: Electronic Delivery Of Franchise Disclosure Documents Comes To Ontario

    As of July 1, 2016, franchisors can take advantage of the convenience of email in delivering their franchise disclosure documents (FDDs) in Ontario.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Sotos LLP
    Sotos LLP
  • Article

    Ontario Court Of Appeal Upholds Tim Horton’s Summary Judgment Decision

    Our group recently wrote about the Ontario Court of Appeal decision upholding an important summary judgment win for franchisor Tim Horton’s in Fairview Donut Inc. v. The TDL Group Corp.
    CanadaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Cassels
    Cassels
  • Article

    Choice Of Law Clauses: Court Of Appeal Applies Arthur Wishart Act To Franchisees Outside Ontario

    In the recent case of 405341 Ontario Limited v. Midas Canada Inc., the Ontario Court of Appeal affirmed that the Arthur Wishart Act applies to franchisees outside Ontario where parties choose Ontario law to govern their franchise agreement.
    CanadaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
    Stikeman Elliott LLP
    Stikeman Elliott LLP
  • Article

    Dunkin' Donuts: The Supreme Court Of Canada Puts An End To The Saga

    A recent article published on McCarthy Tétrault LLP's Consumer and Retail Advisor blog may be of interest to readers of the Canadian Appeals Monitor blog.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    McCarthy Tétrault
    McCarthy Tétrault
  • Article

    Fast And Furious: Recent Canadian Legislation Changes That May Affect Franchisors And Franchisees

    There have been recent significant changes or proposed changes to Canadian legislation that may impact on franchisors and franchisees that operate in Ontario and Alberta.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Cassels
    Cassels
  • Article

    Ring In The New Year With Apostille Cheer

    Canadian brand owners seeking intellectual property protection abroad can breathe a little easier in the New Year – effective January 11, 2024, Canada will be a member of the Apostille Convention...
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Cassels
    Cassels
  • Article

    Canadian Disclosure Laws Expand - Manitoba Franchise Law Becomes Effective On October 1, 2012

    2012 marks the further expansion of franchise disclosure legislation in Canada as the province of Manitoba has now proclaimed that its Franchises Act will come into force on October 1, 2012.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Cassels
    Cassels
  • Article

    Controversial Language Bill In Quebec Will Impose New Requirements For Small Business

    Due to the strong support from the Coalition Avenir Québec, Quebec's controversial Bill 14 is making its way through the Quebec legislature despite strong opposition from Quebec's Liberal opposition party.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Gowling WLG
    Gowling WLG
  • Article

    McInnes Cooper's Mike Melvin & Alex Warshick In The Franchisevoice: Reasonableness And The Enforceability Of Franchise Non-Competition Covenants

    Non-compete clauses in franchise agreements offer franchisors important and legitimate protections from unfair competition – but only if they meet the legal test to be enforceable.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    McInnes Cooper
    McInnes Cooper
  • Article

    No Duty Of Good Faith In Exercising Right Of Non-Renewal

    The Supreme Court of Canada granted leave to appeal in August 2013 in one case that is likely to be of significant interest to Canadian franchisors and franchisees.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Gowling WLG
    Gowling WLG
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