November 16, 2023
Ontario Introduces New Consumer Protection Act
If the bill is approved by the Ontario Legislature, detailed substantive rules will be established in supporting regulations prepared once the bill passes. The New CPA would not come into force until after the preparation of such regulations.
Saskatchewan introduces comprehensive franchise legislation
The Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan introduced Bill 149, The Franchise Disclosure Act (the Saskatchewan bill), for first reading on November 9, 2023. If enacted, the Saskatchewan bill would serve as the province’s first and only comprehensive franchise legislation.
Working For Workers Four Act, 2023
The Ontario government is introducing new legislation to continue leading the country in ground-breaking protections for workers. These proposed changes expand on the historic measures in the Working for Workers Acts, 2021, 2022 and 2023, which are helping millions of people in Ontario earn bigger paycheques and supporting newcomers in building the province.
RELEVANT NEWS
Job postings in Ontario must soon include salaries. Pay equity advocates call it a good first step
“At a time when many companies are posting record profits, it is only fair they communicate transparently about how they pay workers,” said David Piccini, Ontario’s Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
Canada’s Softening Labour Market Still Suggests an End to BoC Rate Hikes
In their July Monetary Policy Report, the BoC cited an overly hot labour market as one of the causes of Canada’s persistent inflationary pressures.
What is C-58, the government’s new anti-replacement-worker legislation?
Last week the federal government introduced a new piece of legislation, C-58, which is aimed at banning the practice of employers bringing in replacement workers during a contract dispute.
Study finds drop in Canadian entrepreneurs, decline slower in Prairies
“We lost 100,000 entrepreneurs (in Canada), and in the Prairies we lost 8,000 entrepreneurs,” Pierre Cléroux, vice president of research and chief economist at BDC, told Postmedia in an interview.
Canadian Commercial Real Estate Market Remains Steady in Q3 2023: Morguard
Although Canada’s economic growth is expected to soften in the near term, the Canadian economy is forecasted to strengthen from the second half of 2024 onwards.
Posthaste: These provinces have felt the most pain from Bank of Canada rate hikes
Looking back at the year the Bank of Canada started hiking interest rates, things looked pretty good. Canada’s real gross domestic product grew 3.8 per cent in 2022, with GDP rising in nine provinces.
For the Canadian consumer, ‘Interest rates are biting. Hard,’ says BMO economist
BMO senior economist Robert Kavcic does not expect a domestic consumer credit crisis but does see four reasons domestic spending will continue to struggle despite a strong jobs market.
Canada govt to release annual fall economic statement (FES) on Nov. 21
The FES will provide information on the state of the Canadian economy and update on the government’s economic plan to help create jobs, build more homes and make life more affordable, the ministry said in a statement.
Ontario delays new regulations on recruitment agencies after industry outcry
Ontario announced in July that businesses in the recruiting and staffing industry would need to apply for licences by Jan. 1, 2024, pay $750 application fees and put up $25,000 letters of credit that the government could draw upon, if needed, to cover wages owed to employees.
Ontario delays new regulations on recruitment agencies after industry outcry
Ontario announced in July that businesses in the recruiting and staffing industry would need to apply for licences by Jan. 1, 2024, pay $750 application fees and put up $25,000 letters of credit that the government could draw upon, if needed, to cover wages owed to employees.
CFA’S ADVOCACY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2023
- Access to Labour for Franchisors and Franchisees
- Access to Capital
- Common Employer: Adopt the 4 Factor Test
- Burdens of Small Business:
- Ensuring a Fair Playing Field for Franchised Business under Environmental Legislation
- Educating Public Officials About Franchising
CFA ADVOCACY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The CFA is dedicated to guaranteeing that policymakers nationwide recognize the significant role played by the franchise business model in Canada’s economy and its impact on the livelihoods of nearly two million Canadians employed in franchising.
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