FRANCHISE RETAIL & DISTRIBUTION

Remedying Unfairness For Corporate Stakeholders: Understanding The Oppression Remedy

The oppression remedy is one of the most helpful legal tools available for the protection of the rights of stakeholders in Canadian corporations. The oppression…

Safeguarding Brand Canada: Identifying and Mitigating the Risks of “Maple Washing”

In the global marketplace, a nation’s brand is one of its most valuable intangible assets. For Canada, this brand is synonymous with quality, safety, and…

Points Taken: Legislative Updates in Rewards Programs

Under Schedule 5 of Bill 46, Protect Ontario by Cutting Red Tape Act, 2025 (“Bill 46”), the Ontariogovernment plans to introduce legislative amendments to the…

New Franchise Legislation Proposed by Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan is poised to become the next province to adopt franchise legislation, a significant step towards fostering uniformity in franchise law across Canada. The recently…

Is a Franchiser Liable for the Acts of its Franchisees?

Franchisor Liabilities & Franchisees An ever-growing concern among franchisors is whether they can be held liable for the wrongful conduct of their franchisees. Most recently,…

The Canadian Trademarks Act – Long-Awaited Changes Become Reality

Trademarks Act in Canada It’s a new day! However, has anything really changed for the small business owner now that Canada’s new Trademarks Act has finally come…

Understanding The Simplified Procedure

Simplified Procedure Process In Ontario, if you have a dispute with an individual or corporation where the claim is for money or property valued between…