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Ontario's class actions landscape shifted in Q1 2026 as five pivotal court rulings redefined certification standards, clarified the boundaries of cross-border evidence, and addressed the interplay between overlapping proceedings.

All or almost all franchise agreements include clauses stating that the franchisor has not made any representations to the franchisee to induce it to enter into the contract,

The Quebec Superior Court has just dramatically expanded the scope of liability for franchisors in Canada.

Or, l'on sait maintenant que les outils utilisés pour évaluer un nouvel employé ne sont pas toujours suffisants pour bien évaluer les chances de réussite d'un candidat à une franchise.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a driving force in reshaping and transforming business operations across various industries. In the context of franchising, AI technologies may be leveraged...

In several sectors of activities, despite various government assistance programs and, in many cases, various forms of assistance and support from their franchisors and, in some cases...

One of the popular activities for many in this period of confinement is to clean up old files, which can sometimes lead to the discovery of very interesting forgotten treasures.

1.Subject to the terms of the franchise agreement, franchisors are free to introduce system-wide changes to products and operational methods, even if those changes do not result in net financial benefits to their franchisees.

Franchisees operating in any of the six (soon to be seven) Canadian provinces that have enacted franchise legislation enjoy a statutory right to rescind their franchise agreements in circumstances...

As we approach the first anniversary of the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, many businesses, including franchises, have to review their financing and, in many cases...

Twelve years after the listeria outbreak at the heart of the case, the Supreme Court of Canada released a 5-4 decision in 1688782 Ontario Inc. v. Maple Leaf Foods Inc. et al., ...

Although not a franchise-specific decision, the Supreme Court of Canada recently weighed in on what constituted the duty of good faith in its decision in Bhasin v. Hrynew.

You pull into the McDonald's drive-thru, a car full of kids vibrating with anticipation. The chant begins, a rhythmic, sugar-fueled war cry...

The tenant and landlord relationship is one dictated by contract (e.g. the lease) and legislation (the Commercial Tenancies Act). It is typically a two-party relationship and while each lease is unique...

In a landmark decision, the Federal Court of Australia recently dismissed a $650 million claim brought against Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd ("MBAuP")...

Canada is an attractive market for U.S. franchisors who are looking to expand their business internationally. Canada is generally quite open to foreign investment (particularly from the U.S.),

Cependant, ce principe n'est pas absolu et est quand même soumis à quelques règles importantes.

Quelques jugements rendus au cours des dernières années indiquent qu'un franchiseur qui omet de remettre un manuel d'exploitation à chacun de ses franchisés commet,