Foreign franchisors evaluating international expansion frequently look first to Canada. The reasons are obvious. Canada is geographically close to the United States, culturally familiar to American brands, economically stable, and home to one of the most mature franchise markets in the world.

At the same time, entering Canada requires careful planning. Although the ...

Since 2021, Siskinds LLP has represented the plaintiffs in proposed paraquat (Gramoxone®) class actions across Canada, alleging that paraquat exposure is associated with an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. These Canadian pa...

Separation is a stressful and emotional time which can be overwhelming with decisions you may need to make. There are many factors that go into those important, life changing decisions. Understanding common pitfalls early can help to reduce conflict, control costs, and protect your legal rights. 

Unfortunately, decis...

Canada is one of the most attractive international markets for franchise expansion. The country has a mature franchise sector across retail, hospitality, service, and fitness industries, and many foreign franchisors view Canada as a natural first step in international growth.

However, Canada is not a single unified regulatory environment. Unlike the United States, w...

As we navigate yet another Canadian winter to spring transition, it is important we understand the risks around this oscillating weather. In particular, the warming and freezing cycles we see well into March, sometimes even April. 

“Freeze-thaw cycles” refers to the weather phenomenon Canadians are most familiar with, where freezing winter weather sud...