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Who are you calling a child? Advertising restrictions get closer to fruition

The proposed restrictions on advertising certain types of food and beverages to children are getting closer to reality.

Government of Canada: Leave those kids alone

Franchisors in the food and restaurant industry should prepare for restrictions on their ability to advertise.

Private equity’s untapped opportunity in Canadian franchising

Private equity firms are showing an increased interest in acquiring Canadian franchise systems.

An “AllStar” win for franchisors after much-anticipated Ontario Court of Appeal decision

The Ontario Court of Appeal (ONCA) has released its much-anticipated decision in Raibex Canada Ltd. v. ASWR Franchising Corp. and franchisors can...

Not so happy New Year: Ontario Rewards Points Legislation coming into force January 1, 2018

The wait is now over, as the Ontario government recently published Ontario Regulation 388/17 (the Regulation), which will come into force on January...

Some good news for franchisors, but not out of the woods: Ontario’s proposed changes to employment and labour laws could still impact franchising

The Ontario government has responded with surprising speed to the Final Report from the Changing Workplaces Review by introducing Bill 148, the Fair...

Ontario releases Changing Workplaces Review Final Report: Franchising gets more than it bargained for

The Ontario government released its long-awaited Changing Workplaces Review Final Report on May 23, 2017.

Canadian Franchise Guide: Your Go-To Franchise Law Resource

Overview For franchisors looking to expand across Canada or internationally, effectively navigating the complexities of Canadian franchise...

Bill 791: Will rewards points become more rewarding for Québec consumers?

Simon Jolin-Barrette (Member for Borduas) introduced Bill 791: An Act to amend the Consumer Protection Act in order to regulate rewards program...

Rewards points to become more rewarding for Ontario consumers

Bill 47, the Protecting Rewards Points Act (Consumer Protection Amendment), 2016 (the Act) will amend the Consumer Protection Act, 2002 (Ontario)...