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Now is the Time to Fill Your Franchise Development Pipeline!
CFA Virtual Power Session | June 23, 2020
The Keys to Successful Franchise Development
Moderated by Jania Bailey, CEO, FranNet
Join us for a special two-hour, virtual Power Session, geared to empower you with insights and knowledge on franchise development in the “new normal” as the world moves past the COVID-19 crisis. If you want to ensure success and improve your franchisee acquisition, this session is for you!
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Keys to Successful Franchise Development Panel
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Toronto, Peel Region now allowed to move into Stage 2 of reopening on Wednesday
Today, Premier Doug Ford along with Minister of Health Christine Elliott, Minister of Finance Rod Phillips and Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development Monte McNaughton, announced that the City of Toronto and Peel Region will join 31 other public health regions and move into Stage Two of reopening.
Windsor-Essex will be the last region to remain in Stage One. This is due to a recent spike in cases associated with temporary foreign workers.
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Forecast says economy will grow in 2021 if there isn't another national shutdown
The Conference Board of Canada says the economy may have already begun to recover from the deepest recession on record if the country can avoid another national COVID-related shutdown. The quarterly forecast estimates Canada's economy will shrink by 8.2 per cent this year, after about three million jobs were lost in March and April due to COVID shut-downs.
It also projects Canada's national unemployment rate will peak at 13.7 per cent in the second quarter ending June 30, the highest since the measure was first recorded in 1976.
But the report says the addition of nearly 300,000 jobs in May and continued easing of restrictions in June probably indicate the pandemic's worst impact on the labour market has passed.
It's projecting the addition of another 1.3 million jobs in the July to September quarter, dropping the national unemployment rate to 10.5 per cent.
The Conference Board says that if the country can avoid a second national shutdown, Canada's economy could grow by 6.7 per cent in 2021 and by 4.8 per cent in 2022.
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B.C. announces next steps to support renters, landlords
The Government of British Columbia is extending the temporary rental supplement (TRS) until the end of August 2020 to continue to support renters and landlords. It will also maintain the moratorium on rent increases and evictions for non-payment of rent, while enabling other notices to end tenancy to resume.
People who have already been approved for the TRS do not need to reapply. They will receive an email asking them to confirm they plan to live at the same address through July and August. New applications will also be accepted until Aug. 31 and will be eligible for a supplement for the month they are received and all subsequent months.
The moratorium on evictions has been in effect since March 30 and will continue for non-payment of rent. As the province moves forward with BC’s Restart Plan, the ban on evictions for reasons other than unpaid rent will be lifted later this month.
When these changes come into effect, landlords will be able to serve new notices for reasons including landlord/purchaser use, such as where a new owner has purchased a property and intends to move in, and for cause (e.g., where a tenant is putting the landlord or other tenants at risk, or has sublet the apartment without permission). Depending on the type, these will require a notice period of between one and four months.
The Province is committed to giving people advance notice before lifting the moratorium on evictions for non-payment of rent at a future date. It will put in place a framework that will require landlords to work with tenants to repay rent that is owing over a reasonable period of time. Government has been clear that tenants who have not experienced financial difficulties are expected to continue to pay rent. Tenants will also be responsible for outstanding rent when the ban on evictions for non-payment is lifted.
The rental supplement is in addition to funding available from the federal government and the $1,000 B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers. It is part of the Province’s $5-billion COVID-19 Action Plan to provide income supports, tax relief and direct funding for people and businesses, and to support the services people count on.
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Franchise premises leases have been impacted by Gov't Lockdowns
NFI is helping CFA members save on Franchise sales overhead. Many leases will need to be restructured for franchisees to survive, and Operations Manuals need updating to meet COVID-19 Protocols.
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New emergency leave available for Islanders unable to work during pandemic
A new emergency leave from work is now available on P.E.I. to those who can't work because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation passed third reading and received Royal Assent last week.
The unpaid leave offers increased job security and is available to anyone affected by an officially-declared emergency by the Chief Public Health Officer. It covers those who are in quarantine due to self-isolation or who tested positive to the coronavirus and are not allowed to work, or can't access child care..
Before this leave was introduced, there were two forms of leave available to Island employees: three days of unpaid sick leave or four days of unpaid leave plus one day of paid leave, and that was only available to employees who have been with the same employer for five years or more.
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Saskatchewan: Timing of Phase 4 for reopening
Saskatchewan will soon see its parks, outdoor pools and sports fields become increasingly busy as Phase 4 of the province's reopening plan is set to start Monday.
Many of the services opening on Monday will be encouraging people — especially children — to get outside in a more organized fashion, and experts say it's a logical time for these types of activities to start.
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Edmonton restaurants close after staff, patrons test positive for COVID-19
At least five Edmonton restaurants have voluntarily closed their doors after staff or customers recently tested positive for COVID-19. Greta Bar, at 10141 109th St., closed on Thursday after a customer tested positive for the virus. Other closures have affected The Pint's downtown location, Earls Tin Palace on Jasper Avenue, and MKT and Round 2 on Gateway Boulevard.
In an Instagram post, Greta Bar management said the customer was at the restaurant on June 14, sitting at a table with several of the restaurant staff.
Staff working that day will be tested, the post said. The bar is also urging customers who were there on June 14 to be tested.
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Quebec Cabinet Shuffle
Quebec Premier Francois Legault made major changes to his cabinet Monday, including replacing the province's health minister in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Danielle McCann, who shepherded the Health Department of the province worst-hit by COVID-19, will take over the higher education portfolio, which had belonged to Education Minister Jean-Francois Roberge. Treasury Board President Christian Dube will replace McCann to run the province's biggest department.
The cabinet reshuffle concerns the following ministers:
- Christian Dubé: Minister of Health and Social Services and Minister responsible for the Montérégie region;
- Mme Nadine Girault: Minister of International Relations and Francophonie and Minister of Immigration, Integration and Francization;
- Simon Jolin-Barrette: Minister of Justice, Minister responsible for the French Language, Minister responsible for Secularism and Parliamentary Reform and House Leader of the Government;
- Mme Sonia LeBel: Minister responsible for Government Administration and Chair of the Treasury Board, Minister responsible for Canadian Affairs and the Canadian Francophonie and Minister responsible for Democratic Institutions, Electoral Reform and Access to Information;
- Mme Danielle McCann: Minister of Higher Education;
- Jean-François Roberge: Minister of Education.
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Business Resilience Service: Still Available
Need help navigating the services available to help your SME get through COVID-19? The Business Resilience Service, delivered to your organization free of charge, provides:
- Guidance on COVID-19 financial support program options and eligibility
- Direction on accessing the most appropriate support organizations
- Help to make decisions to support recovery plans
- Real time insights and feedback to policymakers
To access the BRS, call 1-866-989-1080 to connect with a business advisor from the accounting profession. The service is available seven days/week:
- Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET
- Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
- Sundays: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
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UPCOMING WEBINAR
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JUNE 25, 2020
AT 2:00 PM ET
Leadership Panel Discussion
50 CFE PARTICIPATION CREDITS
MODERATOR: John Dehart, Hartify Franchise Brands
SPEAKERS: RLenka Whitehead, Oxford Learning Centres; Murray Oxford, Jani-King
In only three short months, the COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed the way we work and do business. While no two businesses have been impacted in exactly the same way, this webinar will provide you with the opportunity to ask questions and gain insights and advice on how to lead through the next phases of change from experienced franchisors.
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Feedback from our Members
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“I would like to take this moment to express how amazing the CFA webinar series has been for myself and my stores. I am regularly sharing the information and enjoy the daily "break" around lunch time, basically having a nearly daily lunch and learn.”
- Suzanne Howie, Franchise Support, Print Three Franchising Corp.
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COVID-19's impact on the world is creating waves across all sectors and industries.
Every member of the CFA community is dealing with an issue that is affecting the world, our industries, our communities, our businesses, and our people.
We would like to hear from you if you have any topics, issues or questions to navigate turbulent times in order to support you further:
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