François Laurin-Pratte

Québec Court of Appeal limits the Court of Québec’s jurisdiction

Québec’s Court of Appeal rendered its ruling on the scope of the Court of Québec’s jurisdiction and concluded that the Court of Québec’s...

Franchisee or employee? The Supreme Court renders a decision

On May 3, 2019, the justices of the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed in majority the appeal filed by Modern Concept d’entretien inc. (Modern)...

Québec Superior Court reaffirms importance of franchisors keeping their invoices

In Mise en marché Marketech inc. v. Plante, 2018 QCCS 2799, the Québec Superior Court gave an opinion as to the value of an account statement...

Québec Superior Court interprets exclusivity clause in shopping mall lease narrowly against franchisor

In Second Cup Ltd. c. 8702934 Canada inc. (Café Vasanti), 2018 QCCS 2064, the Superior Court of Québec narrowly interpreted an exclusivity clause...

Breach of the franchise agreement: No automatic compensation for the franchisor

The Québec Superior Court confirmed that a franchisor is not liable for a franchisee’s failure to be profitable.

The validity of non-refundable franchise fees

In Mancilla c. Franchises Coq & Rico inc., the Québec Superior Court discussed the obligations of the parties to a franchise agreement.

Québec Court of Appeal harmonizes Canadian law by prohibiting pre-leave discovery in securities class actions

A Québec Court of Appeal decision in Amaya inc. c. Derome harmonizes the law across Canadian provinces with regard to the prohibition against...