Background:
Latifi worked at a Tim Hortons location and sought to represent a class of all current and former Tim Hortons employees in Canada. He claimed that the "no-hire" clause unfairly limited employee mobility between franchise locations, affecting job opportunities and wage growth. The lawsuit argued that this practice violated the Competition Act, though most of these claims were struck down in a prior ruling in 2021. The remaining claims involved civil conspiracy and unlawful means torts linked to the clause.

Legal Issues:
The primary legal question was whether the "no-hire" clause was unlawful and whether it justified certifying a class action. Latifi asserted that the clause suppressed competition and harmed employees by restricting their employment options.

Court's Decision:
The court granted summary judgment in favor of The TDL Group Corp., concluding there were no genuine issues for trial. The class action was not certified, and the claim was dismissed. The court did not find the case novel or of broad public interest to justify a departure from normal cost rules.

Costs Awarded:
The TDL Group Corp. was awarded its legal costs, though the specific amount was not detailed in the judgment.