Building Uniformity: Saskatchewan’s Franchise Disclosure Act Receives Royal Assent

First introduced last fall, Saskatchewan’s Bill 149, The Franchise Disclosure Act, received Royal Assent on May 8, 2024 (the “Act”). In doing so, Saskatchewan now joins British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island as the seventh Canadian province to enact franchise-specific legislation. The Lieutenant Governor in Council is yet to set the date that the Act will come into force. Once fully enacted, franchisors operating in Saskatchewan will need to ensure that their business practices comply with the specific requirements mandated by the province.

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