Registration - In-house Organization

Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) / Sherry McNeil, President & Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: Canadian Franchise Association (CFA)
Responsible Officer Name: Sherry McNeil, President & Chief Executive Officer
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2016-02-16
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 941751-356728

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 75

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 0

Version 1 of 15 (2016-02-16 to 2016-10-24)

Registration versions:

Version 1 of 15 (2016-02-16 to 2016-10-24)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Budget
Small Business

Subject Matter Details

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Budget 2016, To encourage the creation and maintenance of a regulatory environment that specifically supports franchising and reducing regulatory burden specifically related to franchising and small business.
Small Business; Grassroots communication; Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) will host a Franchise Awareness Day on April 19th where members will meet with Members of Parliament who wish to schedule a meeting with CFA representatives. Meetings will be introductory meet and greets where CFA representatives will educate government on the franchise industry.

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication
Grass-roots communication

Government Institutions

Finance Canada (FIN)
House of Commons

In-house Organization Details

Description of the organization's activities

As the authoritative voice for franchising in Canada, the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) speaks on behalf of franchisors and franchisees in Canada and supports franchise legislation and initiatives that promote and advance excellence in franchising and achieve uniformity in franchise legislation across Canada. CFA will consider advocating against any legislation or initiative that prohibits CFA member franchise systems from effectively and efficiently executing their businesses. CFA works with all levels of Canadian government to ensure the development of industry-made solutions.

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Lorraine McLachlan, President and CEO

Organization's membership or classes of membership

With over 600 corporate members nation-wide, the CFA represents many of Canada’s best-known franchise brands and over 40,000 franchisees. CFA’s membership consists of two different types, a member can either be a Franchise System (FS), or a Franchise Service Supplier (FSS). CFA Franchise System membership eligibility: • Must be offering franchises in Canada or planning to offer franchises in the next 12 months • Must meet CFA’s definition of a franchise CFA Franchise Support Service/Suppliers (FSS) membership eligibility: • Must be engaged in providing products or services to franchise systems and/or franchisees

Government funding

No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.

In-house Organization Contact Information

Address:
116-5399 Eglinton Avenue West
Toronto, ON M9C 5K6
Canada

Telephone number: 416-695-2896

Lobbyists Details

Employees who lobby for the organization

Erica Kelsey, Director, Government Relations | No public offices held
Lorraine McLachlan, President and CEO | Public offices held
Samantha Sheppard, Government Relations Specialist | No public offices held

Canadian Franchise Association (CFA)

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

Name	From	To
Canadian Franchise Association (CFA)	2016-02-16	current

Canadian Franchise Association (CFA)

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Sherry McNeil	2018-11-26	Current
John Wissent	2018-05-31	2018-11-15
Lorraine McLachlan	2016-02-16	2018-05-31

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Temp Secretary Department of Immigration, N/A	1984 to 1984	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2025-06-03

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Registration - In-house Organization

Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) / Sherry McNeil, President & Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 1 of 15 (2016-02-16 to 2016-10-24)

Version 1 of 15 (2016-02-16 to 2016-10-24)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Description of the organization's activities

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Government funding

In-house Organization Contact Information

Employees who lobby for the organization