Retail and Consumer Products

Franchise Review April 2017

Osler’s Franchise Review contains legislative updates, commentaries on recent cases and practice tips as well as news on our team.

Ontario court affirms franchisee’s obligation to pay percentage rent

In Mr. Lube Canada Limited Partnership v. 2070778 Ontario Limited, 2016 ONSC 7707, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice affirmed that percentage...

Frequently Asked Questions – Franchising in Québec

Franchisors looking to expand business operations into Québec need to be mindful of the key differences in the franchise model unique to the...

New international commercial arbitration regime takes effect in Ontario

On March 22, 2017, a new international commercial arbitration act for Ontario came into force. The International Commercial Arbitration Act, 2017...

La Belle Province: A practical business guide to key legal issues when franchising in Québec

Osler franchise law experts Andraya Frith, Éric Préfontaine and Gillian Scott offer practical legal insight and analysis on the approach to...

Bill 47 Protecting Rewards Points Act: Will rewards points become more rewarding for Ontario consumers?

On October 20, 2016, Mr. Arthur Potts, the Liberal MPP for Beaches – East York, introduced a Private Member’s Public Bill, Bill 47, Protecting...

Canadian Securities Administrators propose a regulatory framework for offering hedge funds to the public

The Canadian Securities Administrators proposed a regulatory framework for offering hedge funds to the public. The Proposal introduces a framework...

Electronic delivery of franchise disclosure documents coming to Ontario

The Ontario government has recently released an amended regulation that expressly allows franchisors to deliver their franchise disclosure documents...

Court of Appeal dismisses Pet Valu franchisee class action and clarifies scope of duty of fair dealing

On January 14, 2016, the Ontario Court of Appeal overturned a judgment for the franchisee class in the Pet Valu franchise class action. This...