In the News

Tony Wilson chaired a full day Seminar on Franchising Your Small Business, put on by the Canadian Franchise Association in Vancouver. In addition to speakers from BMO Bank of Montreal, Flying Wedge Pizza and Franchise Specialists, Tony spoke about the legal aspects of franchising a buiness to an audience of more than 50 prosepective franchisors. (2009, November 23)

Tony Wilson moderated a panel of Lawyers discussing “Hot Topics in Franchise Law” at the 2009 Canadian Franchise Association Western Summit held September 30^th in Vancouver. In addition to moderating the panel, Tony spoke about the importance of Franchisors getting familiar with the uses of Social Media by their employees and customers and how to deal with “on-line reputation management” of their businesses.

Tony Wilson has been appointed to the Unfair Contracts Relief Project Committee of the British Columbia Law Institute, and, in conjunction with other committee members and BCLI staff lawyers, will assist in  determining whether changes are required  in the current  law when a contracts are unfair or  otherwise unconscionable.

Tony Wilson interviewed by the North Shore News (2009, November 1) "Get the most out of going into business."

Tony Wilson quoted in the Financial Post (2009, October 19) "Beware costly surprises in your contract."

Guest Speaker on CBC Radio 1 Almanac

The Great Debate (2008, October 29). First Annual Boughton/BCLI Great Debate. 

Dale, D. (2008, May 23). Tim Hortons in a new PR jam. Toronto Star.

Tony Wilson (2008, October).  B.C. franchise legislation remains 'missing in action'.  The Lawyers Weekly.