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Franchisors beware: amendments to the Competition Act criminalize no-poach and no-hire provisions

Early next summer, amendments to the Competition Act will criminalize no-poach and no-hire provisions in certain circumstances. How could the new...

Leveling the playing field: the benefits of voluntary franchise disclosure

In this article we will look at where an FDD is required and the benefits of providing one even in jurisdictions where they are not legally required.

Site-specific disclosure is critical to mitigating risk in franchising

Did you know that Canadian franchisors should disclose material site-specific information at the time of granting a franchise, during a franchise...

Supply chain disruption in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised significant challenges for the global supply chain. This is a result of unprecedented demand for goods paired with...

Government of Québec proposes stricter French language law: what franchisors need to know

Significant amendments have been proposed to the Charter of the French Language in Québec.

Ontario franchise law amendments come into force

The long-awaited amendments to the Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure), 2000 came into effect on September 1, 2020.

Dial-a-Franchise: Fyfe v Vardy confirms case law on what constitutes a “franchise”

As the Court described it, the Dial-a-Bottle business is effectively a “call service” for alcohol purchases and delivery.