The Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) Program purpose is to provide the highest standards of education to individuals and organizations. This program is a leading resource to help franchise executives, managers and small business owners accelerate individual and organizational growth. Certification speaks to a higher standard of professionalism and raises the bar for franchise training as a whole.

With summer vacation season approaching, this may be a good time to continue some online education.  Why not work towards your CFE designation?  For current CFA offerings and more information visit the CFA website.  Please click here.

Do You Know a Franchise or a Supplier that Should Join CFA?

Your Referral will help us grow the CFA Franchise Community! #CFAGrowingTogether

• More members – adds strength to the collective voice of Franchising for the CFA’s advocacy and government relations
• It means we have even greater buying power for our Members Savings Program
• It means a broader network for you to connect with

For any questions in regards to this program, please contact Lou Gervasi at LGervasi@cfa.ca

June is Franchise Awareness Month!

The Canadian Franchise Association is looking to highlight your franchisees as local small business owners and the amazing community services they’ve accomplished through our Franchise Awareness Month campaign this coming June. Franchise Awareness Month is meant to raise awareness among all Canadians about the franchise industry  – from sharing success stories about franchisees, celebrating franchising giving back to its community, educating about the various franchise sectors and more! The content will be published on our CFA’s social accounts(over 17K followers) and will be also repurposed in Fall for Small Business Month in October. READ MORE

SHARE YOUR NEWS

CFA serves as a resource to journalists, editors and other members of the media and the Franchise Canada website (FranchiseCanada.Online) is often the first place to which they refer when looking for story ideas about franchising. Franchise Canada can help expand your PR reach to media who are looking for franchising information. Our Industry News section (found on the website and in Franchise Canada magazine) provides the latest CFA member media releases and published online news to both media as well as prospective franchisees who are researching franchising.

We source news items for these sections from media releases submitted by CFA members. Media releases can be about a CFA member company’s developments, promotions, charity work, recent accomplishments, or anything else you’d like to share!

If you are using a public relations company, make sure that they are aware of these editorial opportunities and are sending your news and media releases to CFA. Editorial coverage is free and exclusive to CFA membership.

Send us your media releases via e-mail to editor@cfa.ca. For more information about editorial opportunities in CFA publications, contact Joelle Kidd, Editor, at jkidd@cfa.ca.

ECONOMIC IMPACT & RESOURCES

OSFI changing rules for some types of home loans (HELOC)

Canada’s top banking regulator is changing the rules that cover certain types of home loans to make sure that lenders and borrowers are able to stay on top of their obligations at a time when the country’s housing market is looking vulnerable. READ MORE.

Canadian Consumer Confidence Hits Crisis-Era Lows

According to new research highlighted by Bloomberg, Canadian consumer confidence levels have fallen to near crisis-era lows. The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index, a measure of sentiment based on weekly polling, declined for a ninth straight week. This marks the lowest reading ever outside of the last two economic crises.  READ MORE.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

U.S. consumer confidence hits 16-month low

US consumer confidence dropped in June to the lowest in more than a year as inflation continues to dampen Americans’ economic views. The Conference Board’s index decreased to 98.7 from a downwardly revised 103.2 reading in May, data Tuesday showed. The median forecast in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for a decline to 100. READ MORE.

POLICY UPDATES

Promised Ontario gas tax cut of 5.7 cents per litre coming Friday

A cut to the provincial gas tax promised by Premier Doug Ford before the June election takes effect on Friday and experts say it may offer some relief to drivers facing sky-high pump prices, but the long-term benefits to consumers are unpredictable. READ MORE.

OTHER NEWS

B.C. Premier John Horgan to step down before next election

B.C. Premier John Horgan has announced he will step down before the next provincial election. READ MORE.

Air Canada to cut summer flight schedules

Air Canada is cutting more than 15 per cent of its scheduled flights in July and August as airports face lengthy delays and cancellations amid an overwhelming travel resurgence.. READ MORE.

FRANCHISE CANADA SHOWS ARE BACK!

Canada’s ultimate franchise exhibition is back in your favourite cities! The CFA’s Franchise Canada Show is the place to meet and connect with prospective franchisees looking to start their dream of opening a local business with a reputable national brand like yours in Montreal, Calgary, Toronto or Vancouver!

You can now register for all 4 Franchise Canada Shows! Click on the icons to discover each show.