The disclosure document is the centrepiece of franchise law in Canada.

When it comes to placing a franchisee at a particular location, franchisors generally have two options – be the tenant or don’t be the tenant.

A discussion on why for franchisors should carefully screen franchisee candidates in as many ways as are possible (and legally permissible) in order to determine how viable a prospect is for long-term achievement within the system.

Franchising can be a powerful method of expansion for a growing business.

Last week’s blog in this space explored some of the advantages of franchising a business.

The assessment of whether to purchase a franchised business is a significant one, and prospective franchisees should be making informed investment decisions before signing any franchise agreement.

Further to my article on the Customer Service Standard which came into force January 1, 2012 in respect of goods and service providers in Ontario pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ("AODA"); annual compliance reports are due on or before December 31, 2012.

Any "fundamental change" to an employment contract requires careful consideration by the employer. A fundamental change results where the terms of employment are changed in any significant way.

The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, died on August 16th at the age of 76.

The New Year will bring several important income tax changes to estates and testamentary trusts.

It is said that in this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes. Modern estate planning aims to assist individuals to navigate both of these unpleasant certainties.

On January 1, 2015, Citizenship and Immigration Canada ("CIC") announced the new Express Entry ("EE") Program, a new permanent residence ("PR") system that aims to provide greater access for foreign nationals seeking PR and benefits for employers seeking workers.

Certain foreign nationals with previous convictions, or whom have committed a criminal act, can be deemed inadmissible to Canada.

The process associated with obtaining a Canadian work permit can be confusing for businesses and individuals alike.

Rule 76 of the Rules of Civil Procedure was enacted into law in Ontario in 1996...

Tax credits represent one of the most confusing aspects of operating an animation production company; and, within the morass of jargon, rules and paperwork is one particular issue which must be understood by any animation professional thinking of going independent.

Canada and Europe are drawing closer together even as the United States is distancing itself from its Transatlantic partners.

The CEC, woven into the framework of the IRPA in 2008, was established in a bid to retain the top talent from abroad and overcome the excessively long processing delays many applicants experience when applying for permanent residence status under the federal skilled worker program.

Brand owners and brand users, be on alert – big changes may be coming to Canada’s trade-marks laws and some of them aren't pretty.

On November 19, 2016, then Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Minister John MacCallum had announced several changes in the form of Ministerial Instructions.