The Canadian Franchise Association regularly writes to government decision-makers on key issues affecting franchising and franchised small businesses across Canada. The CFA also signs joint letters with other business and industry organizations to address shared priorities and strengthen the collective voice of the business community. Together, these efforts ensure franchised small businesses are represented in public policy discussions and government decision-making.
The CFA addressed misconceptions about franchising and positioned the TFWP as a last-resort labour tool used only when domestic labour is unavailable. It reinforced the need for policy grounded in operational realities.
The CFA outlined workforce shortages affecting franchisees and the resulting operational impacts on service levels and growth. The letter encouraged a pragmatic, evidence-based approach to labour policy.
The CFA supported the creation of a dedicated immigration pathway for lower-skilled workers to address long-term labour shortages. The letter positioned current temporary programs as insufficient for structural workforce needs.
The CFA emphasized that the TFWP is a critical, highly regulated labour solution for franchised small businesses facing persistent hiring challenges. The letter warned that additional restrictions would limit operations and constrain economic growth.
The CFA joined national business organizations to oppose increases to the capital gains inclusion rate. The letter emphasized risks to small business investment, succession planning, and long-term economic growth.
The CFA requested an extension of the CEBA loan forgiveness deadline to reduce financial pressure on small businesses still recovering from the pandemic. The letter also highlighted confusion caused by prior federal communications and emphasized the need for clear, predictable policy implementation.
The CFA called for harmonization of franchise legislation across provinces to reduce regulatory fragmentation and interprovincial trade barriers. The letter highlighted how inconsistent disclosure requirements increase costs and legal risk for franchised small businesses. It positioned harmonization as a key economic reform to enable expansion, reduce compliance burdens, and strengthen the sector’s contribution to GDP and job creation.
The CFA co-signed a national coalition letter urging immediate federal intervention to prevent a rail shutdown. The letter highlighted the risks to supply chains, product availability, and operating costs for franchise businesses.
The CFA co-signed a broad coalition letter calling for urgent investment in Ontario’s post-secondary education system. The letter positions post-secondary institutions as critical economic infrastructure, linking funding gaps to workforce shortages, productivity challenges, and reduced global competitiveness, while advancing targeted recommendations on operating funding, enrolment expansion, research investment, and industry partnerships.
The CFA joined national business organizations to oppose increases to the capital gains inclusion rate. The letter emphasized risks to small business investment, succession planning, and long-term economic growth.