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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
SPEAKERS: Frank Milner, Tutor Doctor; Lori Kiser, Lori Kiser; Gordon Gamble, PuroClean Canada
The time is now for franchisors in Canada to take advantage of the unique opportunity of current events and focus on filling their franchise development pipelines! 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! If you want to ensure success and improve your franchisee acquisition, this session is for you!
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GetintheLoop is helping CFA members on the road to recovery!
We are hoping that we can contribute to getting your brand back to driving significant revenue. To help on the road to recovery, we are offering CFA members to join the platform for no cost, with no. obligation, for 3 months.
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Federal finance minister will present a fiscal 'snapshot' on July 8
The Trudeau government will provide an update on the state of government finances on July 8. Trudeau said that because of the economic uncertainty created by the global pandemic, the update will not be the same as the ones in previous years.
Trudeau has previously dismissed calls for a fiscal update/budget, arguing there are simply too many variables to make an accurate projection of how the economy will respond. The PM would not offer a timeframe for presenting a full economic update or a budget, saying only it will happen once the economy has stabilized.
The government shelved its plan to present a budget in March, as the novel coronavirus spread around the world and the country went on lockdown. It has been under pressure to give a detailed economic update ever since.
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Ontario government extends emergency orders to June 30
Ontario has extended all emergency orders currently in force until the end of June. The province will review each of the orders on a case-by-case basis to determine whether they can be adjusted or lifted as officials work to curb the spread of COVID-19. Some emergency orders were eased earlier this month, including a limit on social gatherings which is now set at 10 people instead of the previous limit of five.
Most of the province has also entered the second stage of re-opening, allowing more businesses to operate again.
The existing emergency orders were set to expire on Friday but are now in effect until June 30.
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Manitoba's Phase Three reopening plan to take effect June 21
The Manitoba government has released its plan for the third phase of reopening the province, which raises group size limits, eases travel restrictions, and removes restaurant capacity limits. Under the new plan, group sizes will be increased to 50 people at indoor gatherings, and 100 people at outdoor gatherings. This applies for social gatherings, worship, weddings and funerals, powwows and other Indigenous spiritual and cultural events.
The maximum capacity of 300 people has been removed at any site, as long as the gathering can be physically distanced and divided into subgroups of 50 or fewer people indoors, and 100 or fewer people outdoors, to a maximum of 30 per cent of the usual capacity. People gathering at these events are advised to physically distance themselves from people outside of their household, except for brief exchanges.
TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS IN MANITOBA EASED
As of June 21, people traveling from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut, as well as people living in the area of northwestern Ontario, west of Terrace Bay, can visit Manitoba without having to self-isolate for 14 days if they are not showing symptoms and have no known exposure to COVID-19.
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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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Ontario considers 'good faith' immunity from COVID-19 lawsuits
Ontario is considering granting some degree of immunity from civil lawsuits related to COVID-19 according to CBC News.
The move would protect organizations and people — including health-care providers — from lawsuits if they spread COVID-19 while acting in good faith, according to a provincial government source. Another source close to the government said a key purpose of the legislation would be to prevent lawsuits against companies whose staff unwittingly infect customers or other workers as the province allows more non-essential businesses to resume operating.
Premier Doug Ford confirmed Tuesday that an immunity provision is on his government's radar. It's unclear what effect — if any — Ontario's move would have on the handful of lawsuits already filed against long-term care providers over the deaths of seniors from COVID-19.
BC passed immunity in April
In April 2020, British Columbia passed a cabinet order this spring saying any person or corporation "providing an essential service" is not liable for damages resulting from COVID-19 infections.
The list of B.C. essential service providers granted immunity extends from front-line health workers to long-term care facilities and grocery stores. However, immunity does not apply in all circumstances. Someone could still be found liable in cases of gross negligence or for failing to follow public health guidance.
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Mandatory mask laws are spreading in Canada
Some communities across Canada have started making non-medical face masks mandatory on public transit — or even in businesses or indoor spaces — to curb the spread of COVID-19. Some doctors and epidemiologists are calling for such laws to be more widespread. But others warn about the potential negative impacts and say the scientific evidence isn't strong enough to warrant such heavy-handed measures. Here's a closer look at the issue.
The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends wearing a non-medical mask or face covering in public places, especially crowded ones, when physical distancing — keeping a distance of two metres from other people — isn't possible to do consistently. Such places include stores, shopping areas and public transportation.
Where in Canada are masks mandatory so far?
Most mandatory mask regulations in Canada so far concern transportation situations where people may have trouble physically distancing.
- Transport Canada made masks mandatory for air passengers starting in April.
- Some transit agencies in Ontario have announced that masks will be mandatory on buses, streetcars and trains, including Ottawa, Toronto, Hamilton and Guelph.
- In addition, at least two municipalities are implementing mandatory mask laws:
- Côte Saint-Luc, Que., a Montreal suburb that had hundreds of confirmed COVID-19 cases and dozens of deaths by the beginning of June, is making face masks mandatory in indoor public spaces starting July 1.
- The municipality of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph in Ontariomade masks or face coverings mandatory at most businesses earlier in June.
Most regulations include exceptions for children under two years old and people who can't wear a mask because of breathing difficulties or another medical condition or disability.
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Quebec: Relaxation of rules for team sports
Isabelle Charest, Minister of Education and Minister responsible for the Status of Women, announced the easing of certain restrictions imposed on physical activities (sports, recreation and outdoor activities) on June 22. This phase includes:
- Reopening of indoor sports facilities, including fitness centres, arenas and gymnastics arenas.
- Reopening of public and private beaches
- Resumption of matches for team sports
- Pool and beach lifeguard training, however, can begin as soon as today.
As with the other recovery phases, public health guidelines must still be respected and applied. Contacts between players, for example, is always prohibited unless it is accidental or sporadic. The government is asking athletes and organizations to avoid reopening locker rooms to avoid closer contact between athletes.
Guides for resuming activities developed by sports federations will also be made available to athletes and staff.
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BC expands measures to support restaurant, tourism industries
The Province has approved a temporary wholesale pricing model that will allow liquor licensees to purchase beer, wine and spirits at reduced cost. It will be in place from the end of July 2020 until March 31, 2021, when the program will be reviewed.
Currently, hospitality licensees, including restaurants, bars and pubs pay full retail price – wholesale price, plus a retail markup set by the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) – on all liquor purchases. The new model will have licensees pay only the wholesale price of the products they order.
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CIBC launches Revival Rewards to help restart the economy and support local restaurants
CFA National Sponsor, CIBC, launches Revival Rewards. Through the Revival Rewards program, clients who use their CIBC rewards credit cards, including Aeroplan®, Aventura® and Dividend® to dine in, order take-out (including curbside pickup), or order delivery from local restaurants will receive double the rewards on their purchase.
Over the last three months, credit card spending at restaurants has declined over 60% and was down more than 70% during the peak of the pandemic, according to CIBC data, highlighting that restaurants were some of the hardest hit businesses during the pandemic.
Card holders will receive double the rewards on up to $1,000 spent at restaurants from June 15 – August 4. To learn more, visit: www.cibc.com/revivalrewards
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CAMH survey shows pandemic affecting mental health, but anxiety levels may be easing
Findings from a new survey by Toronto's Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) indicate the pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of Canadians. "What's unique about this pandemic is it affects everyone," said Samantha Wells, senior director of the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research at CAMH. "It's pervasive and everyone is being affected in some way, shape or form."
The study found that 20 per cent of Canadians surveyed say they have been experiencing loneliness during the pandemic. One in five also reported feeling moderate to severe levels of anxiety because of factors such as job loss and fear of contracting the virus. CAMH staff were particularly surprised, however, by one result in the survey. When the second group was surveyed two weeks after the first sampling, the percentage of people saying they were anxious dropped by four percentage points — from 25.5 per cent in early May to 21.5 per cent towards the end of that month. It was a small change, but one that researchers classify as significant. "The explanation we're coming up with now is it's possible that people are really adjusting to the pandemic," Wells said.
She said that CAMH jumped at the opportunity to gather this data with Delvinia, a global research technology company, in order to ascertain how this unprecedented event is affecting the mental health of Canadians. The goal is to use the knowledge for future programming at the hospital, as well as to brace health-care providers for what may come should a second wave of the virus hit this country. "We may be facing a mental health crisis," Wells said. "We don't know what will come next. But certainly, if there is another wave of this pandemic, there's a lot to be concerned about in terms of the mental health of Canadians." That's why Wells argued it's essential to gather as much information as possible about the ways Canadians are feeling.
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UPCOMING WEBINARS
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JUNE 18, 2020
AT 3:00 PM ET
How Pivoting Your Franchise Operations will Create Success
50 CFE PARTICIPATION CREDITS
MODERATOR: Dean Hatzitheodosiou, FranchiseBlast
SPEAKERS: Rachel Shemuel, Panago Pizza; Stefania Sigurdson Ford, FranchiseBlast
Succeeding in this new environment is possible, but it requires a different approach. Join Rachel Shemuel, Field Trainer at Panago Pizza, Dean Hatzitheodosiou, Sr. Director of Business Development at FranchiseBlast and other special guests to learn about how to use data effectively to navigate the new environment, and how communication is your best ally.
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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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“Thank you, CFA. Well done on your daily notices. They are a big help for all of us during these uncertain times. Thanks again for being the trusted voice of the Canadian franchise industry.”
- Ken LeBlanc, President, PropertyGuys.com
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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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