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Every Canadian franchise disclosure statute requires that disclosure documents be "accurate, clear and concise," yet many franchisors treat this as mere drafting guidance rather than an enforceable legal standard. This article examines how courts assess disclosure quality in rescission claims and why opacity in franchise documents can transform a sixty-day rescission window into a two-year liability exposure.

Cassels Brock represents franchisor Pet Valu in Ontario Court of Appeal decision putting an end to franchisee's $100 million class action.

A recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, 1901709 Ontario Inc. et al. v. Dakin News Systems Inc. (Dakin), contains both good news and bad news for franchisors...

A private member's bill which would make significant changes to nutrition regulation in Ontario is currently before the provincial Standing Committee on Social Policy.

If you are the owner of a franchise system and have recently seen the entry of an aggressive competitor into your market, there are lessons for you in the Québec Superior Court decision Bertico inc. v. Dunkin’ Brands Canada Ltd.

Some court decisions rendered over the last few years indicate that a franchisor who fails to provide an operations manual to each of its franchisees commits a breach of its legal obligations towards the franchisees.

The Civil Code of Québec sets out some special rules for certain types of contract, one of those being the contracts of adhesion.

At some point or another, most franchisors operating in Canada will have to deal with a franchisee in financial difficulty.

On April 15, 2024, the Intergovernmental Affairs and Justice Committee adopted Bill No. 149 The Franchise Disclosure Act subject to a single amendment.

The Franchise Disclosure Act (the “Act”) and The Franchise Disclosure Regulations (the “Regulations”) are coming into force in Saskatchewan on June 30, 2026, and franchisors operating in, or expanding into...

On June 26, 2025, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) granted leave to appeal in the matter of Aphria Inc. v. Canada Life Assurance Company, et al....

Choosing franchising as your way of getting into business can be an excellent choice.

Attaining partnership is often seen as the key moment in the development of a private practice lawyer's career. A marker for the day they made it, after years of toil.

Arising from the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the entire world, various governments in Canada have issued orders extending deadlines and limitation periods

Under what circumstances can a motion judge decide a contested factual issue using the expanded fact-finding powers under rule 20.04(2.1) of the Rules of Civil Procedure (the "Rules") ...

Is your business a franchise, or are you thinking of turning your business into a franchise?

If you're reading this article, you're probably considering franchising as a method of expansion for your business. You might be considering ...