Canadian businesses are increasingly turning to a franchise model to market their products and services in a competitive environment.
We represent both franchisors and franchisees at all stages of the franchising arrangement, including negotiating and drafting franchise agreements and distribution contracts, assisting with day-to-day business matters, reporting requirements, changes in operation and advising on disputes and strategic opportunities.
The answer is more important than most people realize. It can determine whether you are entitled to severance pay, legal protections, and compensation when your work ends.
Despite what a contract may say, Canadian courts are clear:
Your legal status depends on the reality of the relationship, not the label.
Watson Goepel was proud to be represented along with the European Enterprise Network in the EU–Canada CETA SME Roundtable , a key international trade event organized by the European Commission focused on helping European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) expand into the Canadian market. This timely discussion brought together business leaders, legal advisors, and professionals to share practical insights on doing business in Canada.
US tariffs are creating significant ripple effects for Canadian businesses, prompting companies to reassess profitability, supply chains, and cross‑border legal strategies. In a recent CTV Your Morning segment, Watson Goepel LLP’s Celso Boscariol and Miles Alperstein outline how evolving trade policies are reshaping the regulatory and economic landscape — and why staying informed is now a strategic necessity.
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