The Franchise Disclosure Act – What You Need to Know

McKercher's David J. Ukrainetz shares information about new protections set for franchised businesses in Saskatchewan.

A new scheme of protections for franchised businesses is set to arrive in Saskatchewan. The Franchise Disclosure Act received royal assent on May 8, 2024, bringing Saskatchewan law into step with several other provinces’ legislation. While there is currently no date set for the Act to come into force, and with no regulations laying out many of the speci…