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Disclosin’ Ain’t Eazy: A Cautionary Tale Of Deficient Disclosure For Franchisors
The Ontario Superior Court's decision in EazyFoods Inc. v 615241 Ontario Ltd. examines the consequences when franchisors fail to meet Ontario's rigorous pre-contractual disclosure requirements under the Arthur Wishart Act. This case reveals how deficient financial statements, piecemeal disclosure practices, and material omissions can expose franchisors to substantial rescission damages when franchise relationships deteriorate.
Canada Commercial
C
Cassels
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5-Year Retrospective: The Oppression Remedy In Shareholder Disputes
This retrospective examines five years of oppression remedy jurisprudence from Canada's Commercial List, analyzing key trends and landmark decisions that shape shareholder dispute litigation. The analysis provides business owners, directors, officers, and litigators with practical insights into the likelihood of success in oppression proceedings and the strategic approaches that resonate most effectively with Commercial List judges.
Canada Commercial
LS
Lenczner Slaght LLP
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Canada's Q1 2026 M&A Landscape
Canada's M&A market in Q1 2026 showed strategic concentration as buyers focused on high-quality assets in energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors despite broader market uncertainty. With the top 10 deals accounting for nearly 70% of total transaction value and gold prices reaching historic highs, the quarter revealed how elevated commodity prices and evolving regulatory frameworks are positioning Canada for increased dealmaking activity as approval pathways clarify and investor confidence builds.
Canada Commercial
BJ
Bennett Jones LLP
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Standing Denied: Ontario's Capital Markets Tribunal Provides Guidance On Private Access To Public Enforcement
Ontario's Capital Markets Tribunal recently denied a private party's application for standing under section 127 of the Securities Act, reinforcing the high standard required for private parties to bring applications before the Tribunal. The decision clarifies when a party may be considered "directly affected" by an issuer's conduct and emphasizes that section 127's public interest jurisdiction is not designed to resolve private securities law disputes.
Canada Commercial
TL
Torys LLP
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