2023-12-05 December 5, 2023 |
Amp Me to pay penalty to address Competition Bureau concerns over misleading advertising |
Montreal; Quebec; Amp Me Inc; Amp Me; mobile application; Canada; United States; U.S.; United States of America; amplify music; synchronize device; synchronizes devices; synchronizes multiple devices; false product reviews; false reviews; misleading reviews; available free of charge; pay administrative monetary penalty; partial penalty; inaccurate financial statements; incomplete financial statements; Competition Bureau marketing practices; online prices; online reviews; rely on online prices; rely on online reviews; truthfulness; accuracy; accurate financial statements; financial statements; truthful financial statements; suspension of full payment; consent agreement; false claimes; misleading claims; deceptive marketing; deceptive marketing practices; online advertising; online warnings; online reviews; consumer; consumers |
2023-12-04 December 4, 2023 |
Competition Bureau obtains a court order to advance investigation into Rogers’ marketing practices |
marketing practices; deceptive marketing; Rogers Communications Inc.; Rogers Communications Canada Inc.; investigation clains; wireless phone plans; Infinite; unlimited data; reductions in data speed; throttling: data cap; wrongdoing; false claims; telecommunications industry; Competition Bureau |
2023-11-29 November 29, 2023 |
Competition Bureau reaches agreement to protect real estate competition in the Northwest Territories |
Competition Bureau, agreement, real estate, Northwest Territories, Northwest Territories Association of Realtors, NWTAR, investigation, anti-competitive conduct, abuse of dominance, membership, Competition Tribunal, Competition Act |
2023-11-21 November 21, 2023 |
TicketNetwork to pay $825,000 penalty to settle misleading advertising concerns in the ticket resale market |
TicketNetwork, agreement, Competition Bureau, drip pricing, tickets, unattainable prices, consumers, mandatory fees, StubHub, Avis, Budget, Hertz, Enterprise, Discount, car rental industry, marketing practices |
2023-11-16 November 16, 2023 |
Competition Bureau obtains court order to advance an investigation of Applied Systems |
civil investigation; Applied Systems, Inc.; Applied Systems Canada Inc.; Federal Court of Canada; insurance technology industry; insurtech; insurance brokerages; insurance brokers; specialized technology; Abuse of dominance; engages in activity that substantially lessens in a market; prevents competition in a market |
2023-11-14 November 14, 2023 |
Two individuals charged with conspiracy to rig bids for Québec City infrastructure contracts |
Two individuals, charged, conspiracy, rig bids, Québec City, infrastructure, contracts |
2023-11-08 November 08, 2023 |
Competition Bureau participates in G7 Summit on promoting competitive digital markets |
G7 Summit; digital markets; emerging technologies; generative artificial intelligence; Matthew Boswell; Fair Trade Commission; competition |
2023-10-26 October 26, 2023 |
Competition Bureau resolves competition concerns with Global Fuels acquisition of Greenergy’s retail fuel business |
Global Fuels Inc; Greenergy's Canadian retail fuel; Picton; Chatham; Ontario; motor fuel; Esso, Mobil, and Esso Cardlock; Consent agreements; UK, Ireland, and Canada; Competition Tribunal |
2023-10-25 October 25, 2023 |
Competition Bureau seeks feedback on its supplementary guidance regarding abuse of dominance |
feedback, guidance, abuse of dominance, Monopolistic Practices Directorate, submission, Competition Tribunal, Provisions |
2023-10-24 October 24, 2023 |
Two individuals charged with conspiracy to rig bids for public road work on Highway 50 in Outaouais |
conspiracy, bid-rigging, public contracts, Coco Asphalt, Coco Paving Inc., Richard Dionne, Richard Labelle, public road, culvert work, Highway 50, Guy‑Lafleur, Gatineau, ministère des Transports du Québec |
2023-10-20 October 20, 2023 |
Inter-Cité Construction to pay $150,000 in territory allocation settlement |
Competition Bureau, Inter-Cité Construction, territory allocation, settlement, bid-rigging, ministère des Transports du Québec |
2023-10-20 October 20, 2023 |
Teknika HBA Inc. to pay $200,000 in settlement over bid-rigging on municipal contracts in Québec |
Competition Bureau, Teknika HBA Inc., settlement, bid-rigging, municipal contracts, Québec |
2023-10-19 October 19, 2023 |
Competition Bureau report finds Canada’s competitive intensity in decline |
Competition Bureau, report, competitive intensity, study, technical briefing, Canadian industries |
2023-10-18 October 18, 2023 |
Media Advisory: Competition Bureau to release report and hold technical briefing on Canada’s declining competitive intensity |
Competition Bureau, report, competitive intensity, study, technical briefing, Canadian industries |
2023-09-27 September 27, 2023 |
The Dufresne Group to pay $3.25 million penalty to settle Competition Bureau concerns over marketing claims |
Competition Bureau, The Dufresne Group, pay, $3.25 million, penalty, settle, concerns, marketing claims |
2023-09-22 September 22, 2023 |
Competition Bureau partners with the United States and Mexico to deter anti-competitive conduct leading to 2026 FIFA World Cup |
Competition Bureau, partners, United States, Mexico, deter anti-competitive conduct, 2026 FIFA, World Cup |
2023-09-19 September 19, 2023 |
The Competition Bureau lays charges against two executives in a bid-rigging case in Montérégie |
criminal charges, Court of Quebec, bid-rigging, Transports du Québec; dictate prices; Immunity and Leniency Programs; Whistleblowing Initiative; Competition Act; |
2023-09-18 September 18, 2023 |
Canada’s Competition Summit 2023 to explore policy approaches to unlock competition |
Canada, Competition Summit, 2023 policy, approaches, unlock competition |
2023-09-01 September 1, 2023 |
Competition Bureau issues report summarizing its competition assessment of RBC’s proposed acquisition of HSBC Canada |
Royal Bank of Canada; RBC; acquisition; HSBC Bank Canada; HSBC Canada; report |
2023-08-17 August 17, 2023 |
NYK and “K” Line fined for international conspiracy to reduce competition in vehicle shipping services to Canada |
Japanese; shipping; shipping companies; Ontario Superior Court; fined; conspiracy; international conspiracy; freight; General Motors Company; Public Prosecution Service of Canada; Competition Bureau Canada; |
2023-08-02 August 2, 2023 |
Federal Court of Appeal upholds Competition Bureau’s successful challenge of Secure and Tervita merger |
Federal Court of Appeal; petition; Secure Energy Services; Competition Tribunal; Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin; WCSB; Tervita Corporation; merger; efficiencies defence; oil and gas waste services; Secure; Tervita; petroleum; natural gas; Competition Act; Section 96 of the Competition Act |
2023-08-02 August 2, 2023 |
Competition Bureau approves buyers of Domtar mills to resolve competition concerns in Canada’s pulp and paper industry |
Competition Bureau, independent buyers, buyers, Domtar Corporation, mills, pulp and paper, Dryden Fibre Canada, ULC; First Quality Enterprises, LLC; acquisition; merger; Resolute Forest Products Inc; northern bleached softwood kraft pulp; NBSK; Dryden mills; Thunder Bay mills; Atlas Holdings; automotive industry, building materials industry, business services and solutions industry, construction industry, energy industry, food and beverage industry, industrial services industry, metals industry, packaging industry, printing industry, pulp industry, paper and logistics industries; Competition Tribunal |
2023-07-31 July 31, 2023 |
Competition Bureau preserves competition in supply of retail fuel in western Canada |
Competition Bureau, retail gas stations, Shell Canada Limited, Alberta, British Columbia, Brooks, Alberta; Fort St. John, British Columbia; Mission, British Columbia; Competition Tribunal; |
2023-06-27 June 27, 2023 |
Competition Bureau makes recommendations to promote competition in Canada’s grocery industry |
grocery prices, grocery industry, retail grocery market study, grocers, international, stakeholders, policymakers, consumer choice, lower prices, increase competition, domestic |
2023-06-22 June 22, 2023 |
Competition Bureau advises the CRTC on promoting wholesale internet competition |
Competition Bureau, CRTC, high-speed internet, service framework, telecommunications, wholesale, network operators, innovation, vital services |
2023-06-22 June 22, 2023 |
Media advisory: Competition Bureau to hold technical briefing following release of Retail Grocery Market Study report |
Competition Bureau, Retail Grocery Market Study, grocery industry, governments, Media Relations |
2023-06-21 June 21, 2023 |
Canada Bread sentenced to $50 million fine after pleading guilty to fixing wholesale bread prices |
Canada Bread Company, criminal price-fixing arrangement, Weston Foods (Canada) Inc., Leniency Program, Loblaw, Metro, Sobeys, Wal-Mart Canada, Giant Tiger, Overwaitea Food Group Limited, and Maple Leaf Foods Inc., criminal offence, investigation |
2023-06-09 June 9, 2023 |
Canadian Digital Regulators Forum established to better serve Canadians in the digital era |
Competition Bureau, CRTC, OPC, Digital Regulators, Forum, digital era, platforms, artificial intelligence, data portability, competition |
2023-05-31 May 31, 2023 |
Competition Bureau reaches agreement with Superior to preserve competition in Canada’s portable heating fuels market |
Competition Bureau, consent agreement, Superior Plus Corp., acquisition, Certarus Ltd, portable heating fuels, competition |
2023-05-30 May 30, 2023 |
Competition Bureau publishes wage-fixing and no-poaching enforcement guidelines |
guidelines, enforcement guidelines, wage-fixing, fixing, no-poaching, poaching, immunity and leniency programs, immunity, leniency, C-19 |
2023-05-26 May 26, 2023 |
Competition Bureau provides recommendations to improve competition in the cannabis industry |
legislative, Health Canada, cannabis industry, weed, illicit market, legel market, THC, licensing, regulatory compliance |
2023-05-19 May 19, 2023 |
Competition Bureau obtains court order to advance an investigation of Dominion Lending Centres |
court order, anti-competitive conduct, mortgage brokers, abuse of dominance |
2023-05-18 May 18, 2023 |
Competition Bureau sues Cineplex for allegedly advertising misleading ticket prices |
competition, Cineplex, allegedly advertising misleading, ticket, prices |
2023-05-04 May 4, 2023 |
Canada's competition moment is here: Let's seize it. |
competition, Globe and Mail, monopolies in transportation, competition framework |
2023-05-01 May 1, 2023 |
Competition Bureau seeks information from market participants to advance investigation of RBC’s proposed acquisition of HSBC Canada |
investigation, request for information, mergers, acquisitions, Competition Bureau |
2023-04-28 April 28, 2023 |
30 Months in jail and $1.28 million in restitution ordered in online business directories case |
online business directories, case, deceptive telemarketing |
2023-04-17 April 17, 2023 |
Competition Bureau to focus on affordability for Canadians in 2023-2024 |
Annual plan, affordability for Canadians |
2023-03-31 March 31, 2023 |
2023 Adjustment to filing fees for Competition Bureau merger reviews will come into effect on April 1 |
filling fee, service fees act, mergers, acquisitions, Consumer Price Index, Competition Bureau |
2023-03-24 March 24, 2023 |
Competition Bureau reaches agreement with Isologic to protect competition in healthcare |
bid-rigging, settlement, engineering services, Québec City, Montreal, infrastructure contracts, municipal contracts, Receiver General for Canada, BPR |
2023-03-23 March 23, 2023 |
BPR to pay $485,000 following seventh Québec bid-rigging settlement |
bid-rigging, settlement, engineering services, Québec City, Montreal, infrastructure contracts, municipal contracts, Receiver General for Canada, BPR |
2023-03-15 March 15, 2023 |
Competition Bureau provides recommendations to improve competition law in Canada |
Competition Bureau, submission, future, competition policy, competition act, price increases, competitive markets |
2023-03-07 March 7, 2023 |
Competition Bureau successful in challenge of Secure and Tervita merger |
Competition Bureau, merger, oil services, gas services, Competition Tribunal, Federal Court of Appeal |
2023-02-22 February 22, 2023 |
Competition Bureau reaches agreement with Sika AG to preserve competition in Canada’s admixture systems market |
Competition Bureau, agreement, admixture production, buildings, structures, Sika AG |
2023-02-20 February 20, 2023 |
Competition Bureau obtains court order to advance an investigation of competition in the Quebec real estate services market |
Competition Bureau, real estate, Quebec real estate services, real estate services market |
2023-02-03 February 3, 2023 |
Pre-merger notification transaction-size threshold to remain at $93M in 2023 |
Competition Bureau, merger, Pre-merger, Pre-merger notification, transaction-size, transaction-size threshold,$93M |
2023-01-24 January 24, 2023 |
Statement from the Commissioner of Competition on the Federal Court of Appeal’s decision regarding the Rogers-Shaw merger |
Competition Bureau, merger, acquisition, Rogers-Shaw, Rogers, Shaw, |
2023-01-18 January 18, 2023 |
Competition Bureau seeks feedback on new guidance related to wage fixing and no-poaching agreements |
Competition Bureau, no-poaching agreements, wage fixing, amendments to the Competition Act |
2023-01-16 January 16, 2023 |
Donald Houston joins the Competition Bureau Legal Services as Senior General Counsel |
Competition Bureau, Donald Houston, Senior General Counsel , Legal Services |
2022-12-29 December 29, 2022 |
Statement from the Commissioner of Competition on the Competition Tribunal’s Information Note regarding the Rogers-Shaw merger |
Competition Bureau, Rogers, Shaw, merger |
2022-12-29 December 29, 2022 |
Competition Bureau reaches agreement with Domtar Corporation to preserve competition in Canada’s pulp and paper industry |
Competition Bureau, Domtar Corporation, pulp, paper industry |
2022-12-19 December 19, 2022 |
Contractors in Brandon, Manitoba, charged with conspiracy related to social housing projects |
Competition Bureau, conspiracy, social housing, investigation, manipulated, construction, bid-rigging, price-fixing, market allocation, supply restrictions |
2022-11-24 November 24, 2022 |
Competition Bureau makes recommendations for empowering Canadian health care providers in the digital era |
Competition Bureau, report, public health system, market study, digital health care services |
2022-11-22 November 22, 2022 |
Competition Bureau obtains court order to advance investigation into Dufresne Furniture’s marketing practices |
Competition Bureau, marketing practices, investigation, court order, Dufresne Furniture |
2022-11-07 November 7, 2022 |
Competition Bureau rescinds temporary guidance on competitor collaborations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic |
competition, competitor collaborations, guidance, COVID-19 pandemic |
2022-11-01 November 1, 2022 |
Competition Bureau to review Tribunal ruling on its challenge of P&H’s acquisition of grain elevator in Virden, MB |
competition, competition tribunal, acquisition, Parrish & Heimbecker, Louis Dreyfus Company |
2022-10-26 October 26, 2022 |
Competition Bureau releases report identifying competition concerns with WestJet’s proposed acquisition of Sunwing |
competition, report, acquisition, WestJet, Sunwing |
2022-10-25 October 25, 2022 |
Competition Bureau publishes a new Information Bulletin on Transparency |
investigation, transparency, Bulletin, Information, communication |
2022-10-24 October 24, 2022 |
Competition Bureau to study competition in Canada’s grocery sector |
competition, grocery, market study, Canada |
2022-10-18 October 18, 2022 |
Competition Bureau preserves competition in supply of industrial waste and oil recycling services in western Canada |
competition, industrial waste, oil recycling, western Canada, Environmental 360 Solutions Ltd., GFL Environmental Inc. |
2022-10-14 October 14, 2022 |
$25,000 sentence for fifth engineering executive to plead guilty in Gatineau bid-rigging case |
bid-rigging, engineering executive, engineering firm Genivar, Gatineau infrastructure contracts, $25,000 fine |
2022-10-05 October 5, 2022 |
Competition Bureau recommends modernizing procurement policy to improve health care in Canada |
market study, report, digital health care, policies |
2022-09-07 September 7, 2022 |
Competition and Green Growth Summit: Competition Bureau releases details about panels and expert participants |
event, summit, competition, law, policy, sustainability |
2022-08-30 August 30, 2022 |
Competition Bureau resolves competition issues with Couche-Tard’s acquisition of Wilsons gas stations in Atlantic Canada |
Wilsons gas stations, Couche-Tard, acquisition, Competition, mergers, agreements, gas prices |
2022-08-25 August 25, 2022 |
Competition Bureau takes action to resolve competition issues with the sale of Husky brand gas stations in southern Ontario and western Canada |
Competition, mergers, agreements, gas prices |
2022-08-04 August 4, 2022 |
The Competition Bureau invites Canadians to learn more about recent changes to the Competition Act |
Competition Act, law, amendments, legislation |
2022-08-02 August 2, 2022 |
Competition Bureau to host the Competition and Green Growth Summit this fall |
Competition and Green Growth Summit, competition law, policy, sustainability |
2022-07-28 July 28, 2022 |
Competition Bureau takes action to protect competition in pipeline transportation for natural gas liquids in Western Canada |
consent agreement, Competition Tribunal, Pembina Pipeline Corporation, KKR’s Global Infrastructure Funds |
2022-06-27 June 27, 2022 |
Competition Bureau completes preliminary investigation of relabelled biologic drugs |
drugs, biologic drugs, preliminary investigation, relabelled biologic drugs |
2022-06-24 June 24, 2022 |
Important amendments to the Competition Act come into effect |
amendments, Competition Act, Important amendments |
2022-06-23 June 23, 2022 |
Competition Bureau makes recommendations for unlocking the power of data to drive innovative digital health care services in Canada |
health, digital health care, health care services, health care |
2022-06-16 June 16, 2022 |
Attention procurement agents: Use our Collusion Risk Assessment Tool to protect your contracts from bid-rigging |
Collusion, Risk, Assessment Tool, CRAT |
2022-06-07 June 7, 2022 |
Competition Bureau preserves competition in supply of pharmacy products and services in Saskatchewan |
pharmacy products, pharmacy services, supply of pharmacy products |
2022-06-01 June 1, 2022 |
Competition Bureau approves Kruger as buyer of Paper Excellence’s pulp mill in Kamloops, B.C |
merger, Kruger, pulp mill, Paper Excellence |
2022-05-30 May 30, 2022 |
Competition Bureau reaches agreement with Rogers and Shaw to prohibit closing pending the outcome of the Commissioner’s application to challenge merger |
merger, Rogers, Shaw, wireless, wireless business |
2022-05-20 May 20, 2022 |
Competition Bureau closes two investigations into pharmaceutical patent litigation settlements |
pharmaceutical, patent litigation, settlements, pharmaceutical patent litigation |
2022-05-18 May 18, 2022 |
Competition Bureau takes action to protect competition for car sharing services in Canada |
Turo, car sharing services, protect competition |
2022-05-09 May 9, 2022 |
Competition Bureau seeks full block of Rogers’ proposed acquisition of Shaw |
Rogers, Shaw, acquisition, proposed acquisition |
2022-04-27 April 27, 2022 |
Competition Bureau resolves its concerns in misleading weight loss claims case |
weight loss claims, weight loss, weight, misleading |
2022-04-14 April 14, 2022 |
Competition Bureau reaches agreement with GFL to preserve competition for industrial waste and oil recycling services in western Canada |
GFL, Competition Tribunal, competition, consumers, businesses, agreement, anti-competitive, acquisition |
2022-04-04 April 04, 2022 |
Competition Bureau to focus on competitive markets for economic recovery and growth in 2022-2023 |
annual plan, economic recovery, competition, consumers, businesses, anti-competitive and deceptive marketing activity |
2022-03-25 March 25, 2022 |
2022 Adjustment to filing fees for Competition Bureau merger reviews will come into effect on April 1 |
merger reviews, filing fees, Competition Bureau, adjustment |
2022-03-15 March 15, 2022 |
Competition Bureau completes investigation of alleged anticompetitive behaviour in Canada’s agricultural sector |
investigation, anticompetitive behaviour, agricultural sector |
2022-03-08 March 8, 2022 |
Competition Bureau invites feedback on draft Information Bulletin on Transparency |
Transparency, Information Bulletin, feedback, Communication during Inquiries |
2022-03-02 March 2, 2022 |
Competition Bureau will review the proposed acquisition of Sunwing by WestJet |
proposed acquisition, Sunwing Airlines, Sunwing Vacations, WestJet, transaction, mergers, Competition Act |
2022-03-02 March 2, 2022 |
Competition Bureau’s experts available to discuss fake reviews with media |
fake reviews, Competition Bureau, consumers |
2022-02-21 February 21, 2022 |
It’s Switch Week! Time to stop overpaying and start switching |
Switch Week, overpaying, renegotiating, contracts, telecom, banking, insurance |
2022-02-17 February 17, 2022 |
International working group targets potential collusion by competitors in supply and distribution of goods |
Competition Act, anticompetitive conduct, markets, distribution of goods, supply chains |
2022-02-14 February 14, 2022 |
Federal Court of Appeal confirms that the Competition Tribunal has the power to temporarily block mergers |
mergers, Secure, Tervita, transaction, oil and gas waste service providers, Competition Act, Federal Court of Appeal |
2022-02-08 February 8, 2022 |
Pre-merger notification transaction-size threshold to remain at $93M in 2022 |
Pre-merger, notification, transaction-size threshold, mergers, Competition Act |
2022-02-08 February 8, 2022 |
The Competition Bureau of Canada participates in consultation to modernize Canadian competition policy |
consultation, submission, competition, policy, Competition Act, Senator Howard Wetston |
2022-01-28 January 28, 2022 |
Competition Bureau preserves competition in sale of crop inputs in Lipton, Saskatchewan |
sale of crop, Lipton, Saskatchewan, preserves competition |
2022-01-19 January 19, 2022 |
Competition Bureau launches revamped website |
revamped website, accessibility standards, usability standards |
2022-01-17 January 17, 2022 |
CPL Interiors fined $761,967 after pleading guilty in GTA condo refurbishment bid-rigging scheme |
CPL Interiors Ltd., bid-rigging-scheme, condo refurbishment, Greater Toronto Area, GTA |
2022-01-10 January 10, 2022 |
Competition Bureau and Health Canada strengthen collaboration on key issues in the pharmaceutical industry |
Health Canada, pharmaceutical industry, joint notice, medicines |
2022-01-07 January 7, 2022 |
Competition Bureau advances investigation into NuvoCare’s weight loss claims |
NuvoCare, investigation, weight loss, weight loss claims |
2022-01-06 January 6, 2022 |
Keurig Canada to pay $3 million penalty to settle Competition Bureau’s concerns over coffee pod recycling claims |
Keurig Canada, coffee pod, recycling claims, single-use Keurig |
2021-12-21 December 21, 2021 |
Competition Bureau reaches agreement with S&P Global related to its acquisition of IHS Markit |
S&P Global, IHS Markit, international markets, oil, coal, liquified petroleum, gases, propane. |
2021-12-06 December 6, 2021 |
Competition Bureau obtains court orders to advance an investigation of a proposed transaction between the only two container terminal operators at the Port of Halifax |
Port of Halifax, investigation, container terminal operators, terminal operators |
2021-12-01 December 1, 2021 |
Competition Bureau Canada appoints new Chief Economist |
Chief Economist, T.D. MacDonald, Industrial Economics, Dr. Lilla D. Csorgo |
2021-12-01 December 1, 2021 |
Competition Bureau challenges GFL’s acquisition of industrial waste management and environmental services company Terrapure |
Terrapure, GFL, acquisition, waste management, industrial waste services, oil recycling services |
2021-11-29November 29, 2021 |
Competition Bureau joins international counterparts in G7 Summit on improving competition in digital markets |
G7 Summit, international counterparts, improving competition |
2021-11-26November 26, 2021 |
Competition Bureau preserves competition in supply of retail gasoline in Kemptville, Ontario |
Centex Petroleum, Quickie, Kemptville |
2021-11-19November 19, 2021 |
Competition Bureau reaches agreement with Paper Excellence to preserve competition in British Columbia’s pulp and paper industry |
The Competition Bureau announced today that it has reached an agreement to address competition concerns with the merger of two of Canada’s largest pulp and paper manufacturers - Karta Halten B.V. (Paper Excellence) and Domtar Corp. |
2021-10-29October 29, 2021 |
Competition Bureau reaches agreement with MacEwen Petroleum in acquisition of Quickie convenience stores |
MacEwen Petroleum, Quickie convenience stores, merger; agreement |
2021-10-22October 22, 2021 |
Competition Bureau obtains court order to advance an investigation of Google |
The Competition Bureau has obtained a court order to advance a civil investigation into conduct by Google related to its online advertising business. The Bureau is investigating whether this conduct is harming competition in Canada. |
2021-10-20October 20, 2021 |
Commissioner of Competition advocates for more competition in remarks to Canadian Bar Association |
Canada’s Commissioner of Competition, Matthew Boswell, championed the power of competition in building a more prosperous Canada at the Canadian Bar Association Fall Symposium. |
2021-10-01October 1, 2021 |
Competition Bureau obtains court orders related to its challenge of Secure’s acquisition of Tervita |
The Competition Bureau has obtained court orders to further inform its challenge of Secure Energy Services Inc.’s acquisition of Tervita Corporation before the Competition Tribunal. |
2021-09-28September 28, 2021 |
Competition Bureau seeks information from market participants to advance investigation of Rogers’ proposed acquisition of Shaw |
The Competition Bureau has issued a request for information (RFI) to help gather facts about Rogers’ proposed acquisition of Shaw. |
2021-08-05August 5, 2021 |
Competition Bureau obtains court orders to advance investigation of Rogers’ proposed acquisition of Shaw |
The Competition Bureau has obtained court orders to advance its review of the proposed acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc. by Rogers Communications Inc. |
2021-07-09July 9, 2021 |
Competition Bureau investigates Canada Tax Reviews’ marketing practices regarding pandemic benefit programs |
The Competition Bureau has obtained a court order to advance an ongoing investigation into potentially false or misleading claims made by Canada Tax Reviews when promoting services to Canadians wanting to apply for government benefit programs implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These programs include the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB). |
2021-07-07July 7, 2021 |
Competition Bureau reaches agreement with Federated Co-operatives Limited and Blair’s on their proposed joint venture |
The Competition Bureau announced today that it has reached an agreement with Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) and Blair’s Family of Companies related to their proposed joint venture. The agreement will preserve competition for the sale of crop inputs in the area of Lipton, Saskatchewan. |
2021-06-30June 30, 2021 |
Competition Bureau challenges proposed merger of rival oil and gas waste service providers Secure and Tervita |
The Competition Bureau is seeking to block Secure Energy Services Inc.’s proposed acquisition of Tervita Corporation to protect competition for customers of oil and gas waste services in Western Canada. |
2021-06-29June 29, 2021 |
Fifth engineering executive charged in Gatineau bid-rigging case |
The Competition Bureau announced today that it has laid criminal charges against a fifth person in connection with a conspiracy to rig bids for City of Gatineau infrastructure contracts. |
2021-06-14June 14, 2021 |
Multiple criminal charges laid in online business directories case |
A Competition Bureau investigation led to multiple criminal charges against Mr. Terry Croteau of Ontario alleging the use of deceptive telemarketing and false or misleading statements to get Canadian businesses to sign up for listings in online directories. |
2021-05-11May 11, 2021 |
Interested parties encouraged to share views with task force examining effects of pharmaceutical mergers |
Through its participation in the Multilateral Pharmaceutical Merger Task Force, the Competition Bureau, with its counterparts in the U.S., the European Union and the U.K., is reviewing its approach to the analysis of pharmaceutical mergers. |
2021-05-06May 6, 2021 |
Competition Bureau releases updated guidelines regarding collaborations between competitors |
Today, the Competition Bureau published the final version of its revised Competitor Collaboration Guidelines. These updates are intended to provide clarity to the business and legal communities on how to identify and avoid the types of collaboration that can harm competition. |
2021-04-08April 8, 2021 |
Competition Bureau sets scope for digital health care market study |
Today the Competition Bureau issued a market study notice in relation to its ongoing study of the health care sector. The notice presents the three broad topics of study: data and information, products and services and health care providers. |
2021-04-01April 1, 2021 |
New fee remission policy and 2021 adjustment to filing fees for Competition Bureau merger reviews come into effect |
The Competition Bureau has announced two important updates related to its filing fees for merger reviews which take effect immediately in accordance with the Service Fees Act. |
2021-03-29March 29, 2021 |
Multiple companies and their owners charged with conspiracy to commit fraud and rig bids for condo refurbishment contracts in the GTA |
The Competition Bureau announced today that it has laid multiple criminal charges against four companies and three individuals in connection with an alleged conspiracy to commit fraud and rig bids for condominium refurbishment services in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). |
2021-03-16March 16, 2021 |
Competition Bureau joins multilateral working group on analysis of pharmaceutical mergers |
The Competition Bureau has joined its counterparts in the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union in launching an international working group to develop updated approaches for analyzing the effects of pharmaceutical mergers. |
2021-03-15March 15, 2021 |
Media advisory: New Alert Warns Businesses during Fraud Prevention Month |
Today, the Competition Bureau warned businesses to watch out for four pervasive scams. Fraudsters see the current global health crisis as an opportunity to target businesses with creative and convincing frauds. The annual Fraud Prevention Month campaign, which launched on March 1st, 2021, raises awareness about scams and deceptive practices. |
2021-03-15March 15, 2021 |
Competition Bureau to host The Competition and Growth Summit in June |
From June 1 to June 3, 2021, the Competition Bureau will host The Competition and Growth Summit, where experts will discuss the role of competition to drive economic growth in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
2021-03-15March 15, 2021 |
Competition Bureau to review the proposed acquisition of Shaw by Rogers |
The Competition Bureau acknowledges today’s announcement of the proposed acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc. by Rogers Communications Inc. |
2021-03-01March 1, 2021 |
Non-delivery scams: When nothing comes to those who wait |
Yes! You’ve been shopping online for weeks for dumbbells and you’ve finally found the perfect ones. They’re the right style, the right size, and a great price! You click on the big red “Buy now!” button, and the site processes your payment and promises that you will be enjoying your new dumbbells in two weeks’ time. |
2021-02-25February 25, 2021 |
Media advisory: Launch of 2021 edition of Fraud Prevention Month |
The Competition Bureau’s annual Fraud Prevention Month campaign will launch on March 1st, 2021. The campaign will focus on raising awareness about online shopping scams and deceptive practices, including non-delivery of goods, subscription traps and fake online reviews. |
2021-02-25February 25, 2021 |
Fraud Prevention Month 2021: Watch out for Online Scams |
As Canadians turn to online services and rely on the digital marketplace more than ever, it’s important they have the tools and information they need to protect themselves from online fraud. This March, online scams will be at the centre of the Fraud Prevention Month campaign. |
2021-02-24February 24, 2021 |
Investigation of FlightHub ends with $5.8M in total penalties for company and directors |
In addition to a $5 million penalty for FlightHub Group Inc., two company directors have agreed to penalties of $400,000 each after the Competition Bureau concluded that the online travel agency charged customers hidden fees, authored positive customer reviews to promote its services, and made numerous false or misleading claims about its prices and other flight-booking services. |
2021-02-24February 24, 2021 |
Innovation, access and choice in Canada's digital health care sector: Views of Canadians and industry stakeholders |
Health care continues to be one of the most important issues for Canadians, and digital solutions can be instrumental in meeting Canadians’ health care needs. Today, the Competition Bureau published summaries of the feedback it received from Canadians and industry stakeholders through a survey and public consultation. |
2021-02-11February 11, 2021 |
Pre-merger notification transaction-size threshold decreases to $93M in 2021 |
The Competition Bureau announced today that the 2021 pre-merger notification threshold relating to transaction size will decrease to $93 million from the 2020 threshold of $96 million. |
2021-02-05February 5, 2021 |
Providing value for taxpayer dollars through competition |
As governments across Canada enact stimulus measures in support of the country's economic recovery, competition in public procurement is becoming increasingly important. |
2021-01-28January 28, 2021 |
Canadian company fined $15 million for subscription trap scam |
A Canadian company doing business as Revive You Media (1806369 Alberta Limited) pleaded guilty today in the Provincial Court of Ontario for promoting deceptive free trial offers for health and dietary supplements that trapped consumers into monthly subscriptions. |
2021-01-18January 18, 2021 |
It’s Switch Week! Time to stop overpaying and start switching |
By switching your telecom, insurance and banking providers or renegotiating your contracts, you can take advantage of competition to lower your monthly bills and get better products and services. |
2021-01-07January 7, 2021 |
Competition Bureau closes investigation of Postmedia and Torstar |
The Competition Bureau announced today that it has closed its investigation into allegations that Postmedia and Torstar reached an agreement contrary to the conspiracy provisions of the Competition Act |
2020-12-18December 18, 2020 |
Competition Bureau publishes highlights from its Digital Enforcement Summit |
Competition Bureau publishes highlights from its Digital Enforcement Summit |
2020-12-08December 8, 2020 |
CIMA+ to pay $3.2 million in latest Québec bid-rigging settlement |
CIMA+ to pay $3.2 million in latest Québec bid-rigging settlement |
2020-12-07December 7, 2020 |
Competition Bureau seeking input on Canadians' experiences accessing and using digital health services |
Competition Bureau seeking input on Canadians' experiences accessing and using digital health services |
2020-11-27November 27, 2020 |
Competition Bureau statement on the application of the Competition Act to no-poaching, wage-fixing and other buy-side agreements |
Competition Bureau statement on the application of the Competition Act to no-poaching, wage-fixing and other buy-side agreements |
2020-11-17November 17, 2020 |
Competition Bureau completes investigation into performance claims related to TRUE hockey helmets |
Competition Bureau completes investigation into performance claims related to TRUE hockey helmets - This concludes the Bureau’s third investigation into claims made by manufacturers of ice hockey helmets that their products reduce the risk of concussions. |
2020-09-02September 2, 2020 |
Competition Bureau strengthens relationship with five foreign counterparts to enhance cross-border enforcement |
Competition Bureau strengthens relationship with five foreign counterparts to enhance cross-border enforcement |
2020-08-31August 31, 2020 |
Competition Bureau invites feedback on changes to the Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations |
Competition Bureau invites feedback on changes to the Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations |
2020-08-20August 20, 2020 |
Competition Bureau launches toolkit to help policymakers strengthen competition in Canada's economy |
Competition Bureau launches toolkit to help policymakers strengthen competition in Canada's economy |
2020-08-14August 14, 2020 |
Competition Bureau seeks input from market participants to inform an ongoing investigation of Amazon |
Competition Bureau seeks input from market participants to inform an ongoing investigation of Amazon |
2020-08-13August 13, 2020 |
Competition Bureau to host first annual Digital Enforcement Summit in series of virtual events this fall |
Competition Bureau to host first annual Digital Enforcement Summit in series of virtual events this fall |
2020-08-06August 6, 2020 |
Competition Bureau safeguards competition in markets essential to the delivery of electricity and internet to Canadians |
Competition Bureau safeguards competition in markets essential to the delivery of electricity and internet to Canadians |
2020-07-30July 30, 2020 |
Canada's health care sector: have a say on how to support innovation and choice |
Canada's health care sector: have a say on how to support innovation and choice |
2020-07-29July 29, 2020 |
Competition Bureau invites feedback on updated Competitor Collaboration Guidelines |
Competition Bureau invites feedback on updated Competitor Collaboration Guidelines |
2020-07-16July 16, 2020 |
More competition is the best way for Canadians to get cheaper cell phone plans |
More competition is the best way for Canadians to get cheaper cell phone plans |
2020-07-14July 14, 2020 |
Competition Bureau resolves concerns related to Elanco’s acquisition of Bayer Animal Health |
Competition Bureau resolves concerns related to Elanco’s acquisition of Bayer Animal Health |
2020-07-06July 6, 2020 |
Competition Bureau's year ahead: protect Canadians during these uncertain times |
Competition Bureau's year ahead: protect Canadians during these uncertain times |
2020-06-29June 29, 2020 |
Canadian Competition Law Moot renamed in honour of the late Adam F. Fanaki |
Canadian Competition Law Moot renamed in honour of the late Adam F. Fanaki |
2020-06-19June 19, 2020 |
Génius Conseil Inc. to pay $300,000 in fifth Québec bid-rigging settlement |
Génius Conseil Inc. to pay $300,000 in fifth Québec bid-rigging settlement |
2020-06-19June 19, 2020 |
SNC-Lavalin to pay $1.9 million in fourth Québec bid-rigging settlement |
SNC-Lavalin to pay $1.9 million in fourth Québec bid-rigging settlement |
2020-05-21May 21, 2020 |
Competition Bureau releases model timing agreement for mergers involving claimed efficiencies |
Competition Bureau releases model timing agreement for mergers involving claimed efficiencies |
2020-05-19May 19, 2020 |
Facebook to pay $9 million penalty to settle Competition Bureau concerns about misleading privacy claims |
Facebook to pay $9 million penalty to settle Competition Bureau concerns about misleading privacy claims |
2020-05-13May 13, 2020 |
Competition Bureau protects consumers from the potential harm of NuvoCare's weight loss claims |
Competition Bureau protects consumers from the potential harm of NuvoCare's weight loss claims |
2020-05-06May 6, 2020 |
Competition Bureau cracking down on deceptive marketing claims about COVID-19 prevention or treatment |
Competition Bureau cracking down on deceptive marketing claims about COVID-19 prevention or treatment |
2020-04-29April 29, 2020 |
Competition Bureau Statement regarding the acquisition of Total Metal Recovery (TMR) Inc. by American Iron & Metal Company Inc. |
Competition Bureau Statement regarding the acquisition of Total Metal Recovery (TMR) Inc. by American Iron & Metal Company Inc. |
2020-04-22April 22, 2020 |
Competition Bureau outlines its assessment of CN's acquisition of H&R |
Competition Bureau outlines its assessment of CN's acquisition of H&R |
2020-04-08April 8, 2020 |
Competition Bureau statement on competitor collaborations during the COVID-19 pandemic |
Competition Bureau statement on competitor collaborations during the COVID-19 pandemic |
2020-04-02April 2, 2020 |
Competition Bureau warns pharmaceutical industry that any further obstruction to the manufacture of generic alternatives will not be tolerated |
Competition Bureau warns pharmaceutical industry that any further obstruction to the manufacture of generic alternatives will not be tolerated |
2020-04-01April 1, 2020 |
2020 Adjustment to filing fees for Competition Bureau merger reviews comes into effect |
2020 Adjustment to filing fees for Competition Bureau merger reviews comes into effect |
2020-04-01April 1, 2020 |
Pre-merger notification transaction-size threshold to remain at $96M in 2020 |
Pre-merger notification transaction-size threshold to remain at $96M in 2020 |
2020-03-30March 30, 2020 |
Competition Bureau will not oppose merger between United Technologies and Raytheon |
Competition Bureau will not oppose merger between United Technologies and Raytheon |
2020-03-27March 27, 2020 |
Competition Bureau issues report outlining competition concerns with Air Canada's proposed acquisition of Transat |
Competition Bureau issues report outlining competition concerns with Air Canada's proposed acquisition of Transat |
2020-03-19March 19, 2020 |
Statement from the Commissioner of Competition regarding enforcement during the COVID-19 coronavirus situation |
Statement from the Commissioner of Competition regarding enforcement during the COVID-19 coronavirus situation |
2020-03-11March 11, 2020 |
Competition Bureau takes action to stop weight loss claims by seller of 'WeightOFF Max!' and 'Forskolin Nx' |
Competition Bureau takes action to stop weight loss claims by seller of 'WeightOFF Max!' and 'Forskolin Nx' |
2020-03-05March 5, 2020 |
Third engineering firm to pay $750,000 in settlement for Quebec bid-rigging |
Third engineering firm to pay $750,000 in settlement for Quebec bid-rigging |
2020-03-04March 4, 2020 |
Competition Bureau looks at three types of online claims that consumers encounter every day |
Competition Bureau looks at three types of online claims that consumers encounter every day |
2020-03-02March 2, 2020 |
Fight fraud this March! The Competition Bureau launches the annual Fraud Prevention Month campaign |
Fight fraud this March! The Competition Bureau launches the annual Fraud Prevention Month campaign |
2020-02-13February 13, 2020 |
StubHub to pay $1.3 million penalty for advertising unattainable prices for event tickets |
StubHub to pay $1.3 million penalty for advertising unattainable prices for event tickets |
2020-02-12February 12, 2020 |
Competition Bureau obtains court orders to advance agricultural investigation |
Competition Bureau obtains court orders to advance agricultural investigation |
2020-02-11February 11, 2020 |
Competition in the digital age: Competition Bureau unveils its 2020-2024 vision |
Competition in the digital age: Competition Bureau unveils its 2020-2024 vision |
2020-01-28January 28, 2020 |
Competition Bureau reaches agreement with Evonik to address concerns raised by acquisition of PeroxyChem |
Competition Bureau reaches agreement with Evonik to address concerns raised by acquisition of PeroxyChem |
2019-12-20 December 20, 2019 |
Competition Bureau and Government of Yukon collaborate to ensure competitive procurement processes |
Competition Bureau and Government of Yukon collaborate to ensure competitive procurement processes |
2019-12-20 December 20, 2019 |
Competition Bureau challenges P&H’s acquisition of grain elevator from Louis Dreyfus in Virden, MB |
Competition Bureau challenges P&H’s acquisition of grain elevator from Louis Dreyfus in Virden, MB |
2019-12-19 December 19, 2019 |
Influencer marketing: businesses and influencers must be transparent when advertising on social media |
Influencer marketing: businesses and influencers must be transparent when advertising on social media |
2019-12-18 December 18, 2019 |
Competition Bureau reaches interim agreement with AIM while it investigates acquisition of TMR |
Competition Bureau reaches interim agreement with AIM while it investigates acquisition of TMR |
2019-12-02 December 2, 2019 |
Stéphane Lamoureux appointed Senior Deputy Commissioner, Cartels and Deceptive Marketing Practices |
Stéphane Lamoureux, Senior Deputy Commissioner, Cartels and Deceptive Marketing Practices |
2019-11-25 November 25, 2019 |
Competition Bureau proposes wireless policy to lower prices for Canadians |
wireless policy, lower prices, Canadians |
2019-11-22 November 22, 2019 |
19-month sentence for fourth accused in Gatineau bid-rigging case |
sentence, Gatineau, bid-rigging case |
2019-11-20 November 20, 2019 |
Competition Bureau will not appeal ruling in case against Vancouver Airport Authority |
Vancouver Airport Authority |
2019-10-28 October 28, 2019 |
Competition Bureau hosts American and Mexican counterparts with a focus on fostering a competitive digital economy |
American and Mexican counterparts, competitive digital economy |
2019-10-28 October 28, 2019 |
Competition Bureau takes action on false or misleading marketing practices in online flight sales |
false or misleading marketing practices, online flight sales |
2019-10-17 October 17, 2019 |
Competition Bureau to review Tribunal ruling in case against Vancouver Airport Authority |
Tribunal ruling, Vancouver Airport Authority |
2019-09-19 September 19, 2019 |
Competition Bureau completes investigation into Enercare's water heater rental contracts, policies and practices |
Enercare's water heater rental contracts, policies and practices |
2019-09-17 September 17, 2019 |
Competition Bureau enhances information-gathering efforts on non-notifiable mergers |
non-notifiable mergers |
2019-09-04 September 4, 2019 |
Competition Bureau calls for businesses to report potentially anti-competitive conduct in the digital economy |
potentially anti-competitive conduct, digital economy |
2019-09-03 September 3, 2019 |
Competition Bureau appoints two senior executives in enforcement and competition promotion roles |
enforcement and competition promotion roles |
2019-08-30 August 30, 2019 |
Competition Bureau publishes highlights from recent Data Forum |
Data Forum |
2019-08-20 August 20, 2019 |
Competition preserved in the supply of oil and gas reserves software in Canada |
supply, oil, gas reserves, software, Canada |
2019-08-13 August 13, 2019 |
Commissioner of Competition advocates for increased competition in alcohol beverage sales in Ontario |
increased competition, alcohol beverage sales, Ontario |
2019-08-07 August 7, 2019 |
Competition Bureau study finds that many Canadians benefit from choice of Internet providers |
choice of Internet providers |
2019-07-25 July 25, 2019 |
2 more engineering executives plead guilty in Gatineau bid-rigging case |
engineering executives, guilty, Gatineau, bid-rigging case |
2019-07-25 July 25, 2019 |
Competition Bureau’s 2019-2020 Annual Plan places focus on digital economy |
2019-2020 Annual Plan, digital economy |
2019-07-19 July 19, 2019 |
Competition Bureau concludes investigation into alleged restrictions on off-label use of vaccines |
off-label use of vaccines |
2019-07-18 July 18, 2019 |
G7 competition authorities reach a common understanding of the challenges posed by the digital economy |
G7 competition authorities, digital economy |
2019-07-15 July 15, 2019 |
Competition Bureau invites feedback on draft model timing agreement for mergers involving claimed efficiencies |
draft model timing agreement, mergers, claimed efficiencies |
2019-07-02 July 2, 2019 |
George McDonald joins the Competition Bureau as new Chief Digital Enforcement Officer |
George McDonald, Chief Digital Enforcement Officer |
2019-06-27 June 27, 2019 |
Ticketmaster to pay $4.5 million to settle misleading pricing case |
Ticketmaster, $4.5 million, misleading pricing case |
2019-06-21 June 21, 2019 |
Competition Bureau will not oppose merger between defence contractors Harris Corporation and L3 Technologies |
merger, Harris Corporation, L3 Technologies |
2019-06-20 June 20, 2019 |
18-month sentence for second engineering executive to plead guilty in Gatineau bid-rigging case |
Gatineau bid-rigging case |
2019-06-17 June 17, 2019 |
Competition Bureau challenges Thoma Bravo's acquisition of oil and gas reserves software firm Aucerna |
Thoma Bravo, oil and gas reserves software firm Aucerna |
2019-05-30 May 30, 2019 |
Competition Bureau will not oppose Kraft sale of natural cheese business to Parmalat |
Kraft, sale of natural cheese business, Parmalat |
2019-05-17 May 17, 2019 |
Canada to assume presidency of International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network |
International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network |
2019-05-16 May 16, 2019 |
More competition in the wireless industry means cheaper cell phone plans for Canadians |
wireless industry, cheaper cell phone plans |
2019-05-08 May 8, 2019 |
Hudson's Bay to pay $4.5 million to settle Competition Bureau investigation |
Hudson's Bay |
2019-05-03 May 3, 2019 |
Competition Bureau encourages B.C. Minister of Environment to consider benefits of competition when reviewing Metro Vancouver bylaws |
B.C. Minister of Environment, benefits of competition, Metro Vancouver bylaws |
2019-05-01 May 1, 2019 |
International community creates new framework for fair and effective competition law enforcement |
fair and effective competition law enforcement |
2019-04-11 April 11, 2019 |
Competition Bureau obtains court order to advance ongoing investigation of Bell |
Bell |
2019-04-01 April 1, 2019 |
2019 adjustment to filing fees for Competition Bureau merger reviews comes into effect |
2019 adjustment to filing fees |
2019-03-29 March 29, 2019 |
Keep your guard up: fraudsters operate year-round! |
fraudsters |
2019-03-22 March 22, 2019 |
15 years of fighting fraud in Canada |
fraud |
2019-03-15 March 15, 2019 |
Update to Immunity and Leniency Programs clarifies status of cooperating witnesses |
Immunity and Leniency Programs |
2019-03-13 March 13, 2019 |
Engineering firm to pay $4 million in Quebec bid-rigging settlement |
Quebec bid-rigging |
2019-03-13 March 13, 2019 |
Competition Bureau publishes final version of its revised Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines |
Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines |
2019-03-07 March 7, 2019 |
Competition Bureau releases updated abuse of dominance guidelines |
updated abuse of dominance guidelines |
2019-03-01 March 1, 2019 |
Fraud Prevention Month—helping Canadians stand up to scammers |
scammers |
2019-02-28 February 28, 2019 |
Fraud Prevention Month: empowering Canadians with knowledge for 15 years |
Fraud Prevention Month |
2019-02-26 February 26, 2019 |
Competition Bureau provides report to Minister of Transport outlining competition concerns in proposed northern airlines merger |
concerns in proposed northern airlines merger |
2019-02-21 February 21, 2019 |
What scams are trending in 2019? 15 years of fighting fraud |
fighting fraud |
2019-02-20 February 20, 2019 |
Competition Bureau completes investigation into alleged abuse of dominance by Janssen Inc. |
Janssen Inc. |
2019-02-19 February 19, 2019 |
Dessau to pay $1.9 million in settlement over bid-rigging on public contracts in Quebec |
Dessau |
2019-02-18 February 18, 2019 |
Competition Bureau approves transfer of interests in 10 Quebec pharmacies from Metro to Familiprix, McKesson |
Quebec pharmacies, Metro to Familiprix, McKesson |
2019-02-08 February 8, 2019 |
Weight loss claims must be true and supported by testing |
Weight loss claims |
2019-02-04 February 4, 2019 |
Taxi and ride-sharing regulations in B.C. would be better with stronger competition |
Taxi and ride-sharing regulations in B.C. |
2019-01-31 January 31, 2019 |
2019 pre-merger notification transaction-size threshold |
pre-merger notification |
2019-01-31 January 31, 2019 |
Competition Bureau concludes investigation into ticket scalper bots |
ticket scalper bots |
2019-01-17 January 17, 2019 |
1-year sentence for engineering executive who rigged bids for public contracts in Gatineau |
rigged bids, public contracts, Gatineau |
2019-01-17 January 17, 2019 |
More choice at lower prices: Interim Commissioner of Competition calls for more competition in British Columbia liquor industry |
British Columbia liquor industry |
2018-12-21 December 21, 2018 |
Competition Bureau and Ontario Energy Board team up in the interest of consumers |
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2018-12-21 December 21, 2018 |
Competition Bureau and Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator work together to foster competition |
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2018-12-20 December 20, 2018 |
Bureau completes abuse of dominance investigation into practices of Celgene, Pfizer and Sanofi |
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2018-12-20 December 20, 2018 |
Competition Bureau and Defence Construction Canada collaborate to ensure competitive procurement processes |
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2018-12-20 December 20, 2018 |
A code for Internet services is good for competition and Canadians |
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2018-12-04 December 4, 2018 |
Competition Bureau obtains court order to advance ongoing investigation of Postmedia and Torstar |
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2018-11-13 November 13, 2018 |
Competition Bureau reaches agreement with La Coop fédérée and Cargill Limited |
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2018-11-13 November 13, 2018 |
The courts have been loud and clear in TREB case: Time to move forward |
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2018-11-08 November 8, 2018 |
Competition Bureau meets with U.S. and Mexican competition authorities |
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2018-11-01 November 1, 2018 |
Competition Bureau invites feedback on updated Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines |
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2018-10-26 October 26, 2018 |
Competition preserved in the supply of industrial gases in Canada |
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2018-10-19 October 19, 2018 |
Thirteenth guilty plea concludes auto parts bid-rigging investigations with fines totalling over $86 million |
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2018-10-16 October 16, 2018 |
Share your views on high-speed internet services |
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2018-10-11 October 11, 2018 |
Discount car rental penalised for advertising unattainable prices |
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2018-10-01 October 1, 2018 |
Competition Bureau will not oppose aerospace systems acquisition |
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2018-09-27 September 27, 2018 |
Launch of revised Immunity and Leniency Programs will enhance effective enforcement and prosecution |
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2018-09-26 September 26, 2018 |
Competition Bureau highlights Canada's progress in the FinTech sector |
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2018-09-26 September 26, 2018 |
Competition Bureau will not challenge acquisition of Veresen by Pembina |
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2018-09-25 September 25, 2018 |
Video streaming services encouraged to review their terms and conditions |
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2018-09-19 September 19, 2018 |
Competition Bureau shines a light on its market study process |
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2018-09-17 September 17, 2018 |
Statement from the Interim Commissioner of Competition regarding the Toronto Real Estate Board |
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2018-08-30 August 30, 2018 |
Competition Bureau supports CRTC’s public inquiry into telecom sales practices |
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2018-08-23 August 23, 2018 |
Supreme Court will not hear Toronto Real Estate Board’s appeal |
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2018-07-26 July 26, 2018 |
Bureau encourages online competition in eyewear industry |
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2018-07-20 July 20, 2018 |
Competition Bureau continues Tervita and Newalta merger review |
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2018-06-27 June 27, 2018 |
Competition Bureau reaches agreement with German chemical company BASF |
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2018-06-26 June 26, 2018 |
Criminal charges laid against four individuals for bid-rigging in the engineering industry |
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2018-06-14 June 14, 2018 |
Competition Bureau supports increased choice in the Canadian wireless industry |
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2018-06-05 June 5, 2018 |
Influencer marketing, Made in Canada claims and savings claims: a Competition Bureau perspective |
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2018-05-31 May 31, 2018 |
Backgrounder: Commissioner of Competition’s decision regarding Bell’s proposed acquisition of Historia and Séries+ |
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2018-05-30 May 30, 2018 |
Matthew Boswell appointed Interim Commissioner of Competition |
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2018-05-30 May 30, 2018 |
Competition Bureau releases 2018-19 Annual Plan: Building trust to advance competition in the marketplace |
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2018-05-30 May 30, 2018 |
Competition and innovation safeguarded in the Canadian agricultural sector |
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2018-05-25 May 25, 2018 |
Competition Bureau fulfills its 2015-2018 Strategic Vision |
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2018-05-10 May 10, 2018 |
Is there room for more competition among internet providers? |
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2018-05-08 May 8, 2018 |
Competition Bureau invites feedback on its Immunity and Leniency Programs |
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2018-05-03 May 3, 2018 |
Building trust: Draft Annual Plan outlines the Bureau’s strategy to advance competition in the marketplace |
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2018-05-01 May 1, 2018 |
Are lower prices, more choices and greater innovation important to you? Help us shape the future of our advocacy work |
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2018-04-24 April 24, 2018 |
New filing fee for Competition Bureau merger reviews coming into effect |
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2018-04-23 April 23, 2018 |
Competition preserved in pharmacy distribution and franchising services in Quebec |
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2018-04-06 April 6, 2018 |
Competition Bureau and Investment Review Division increase transparency of their communications |
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2018-04-05 April 5, 2018 |
The Competition Bureau and Spectrum and Telecommunications Sector enhance cooperation |
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2018-03-29 March 29, 2018 |
The never-ending battle: recognizing, rejecting and reporting 365 days a year! |
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2018-03-26 March 26, 2018 |
Jail sentence ends Bureau case on fraudulent, misleading telemarketing calls |
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2018-03-20 March 20, 2018 |
Competition Bureau invites feedback on the draft of a practical guide regarding efficiencies in merger reviews |
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2018-03-14 March 14, 2018 |
Competition Bureau invites feedback on revised abuse of dominance guidelines |
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2018-03-13 March 13, 2018 |
Online shopping scams: handle with care |
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2018-03-12 March 12, 2018 |
Statement from the Commissioner of Competition regarding searches in the greater Toronto area |
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2018-03-01 March 1, 2018 |
Kicking off Fraud Prevention Month—#FPM2018 |
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2018-02-26 February 26, 2018 |
Fraud Prevention Month: united front against scammers |
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2018-02-22 February 22, 2018 |
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Canada to pay a $1 million penalty for advertising unattainable prices |
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2018-02-20 February 20, 2018 |
Competition Bureau reaches settlement with Leon's and The Brick in advertising case |
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2018-02-19 February 19, 2018 |
Big data and innovation: Competition Bureau highlights key themes for competition policy and enforcement in Canada |
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2018-02-09 February 9, 2018 |
2018 pre-merger notification transaction-size threshold |
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2018-02-01 February 1, 2018 |
Federal Court rules in favour of the Competition Bureau in e-books case |
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2018-01-29 January 29, 2018 |
Competition Bureau will not appeal court decision regarding public interest privilege |
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2018-01-25 January 25, 2018 |
Competition Bureau sues Ticketmaster over misleading ticket price advertising |
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2018-01-19 January 19, 2018 |
Commissioner Pecman champions innovation in remaining months of his term |
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2018-01-17 January 17, 2018 |
Competition Bureau and Consumer Protection BC join forces to protect consumers |
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2018-01-17 January 17, 2018 |
Competition Bureau takes action to strengthen competition and innovation in the travel industry |
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2018-01-12 January 12, 2018 |
Up to $290.5 million in compensation for Canadians in Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche emissions case |
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2018-01-10 January 10, 2018 |
False weight loss claims lead to a $350,000 penalty |
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2018-01-09 January 9, 2018 |
Competition Bureau reaches settlement with HarperCollins in ebooks case |
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2018-01-03 January 3, 2018 |
Randall Hofley joins the Competition Bureau’s Legal Services team |
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2017-12-14 December 14, 2017 |
Advancing the dialogue on the future of financial services |
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2017-12-13 December 13, 2017 |
NGK to pay $550,000 for rigging bids for car parts |
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2017-12-01 December 1, 2017 |
Federal Court of Appeal upholds decision in favour of real estate innovation |
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2017-11-29 November 29, 2017 |
Seventh guilty plea concludes the Competition Bureau's Quebec sewer services cartel case |
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2017-11-21 November 21, 2017 |
Competition Bureau completes civil investigation into Loblaw |
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2017-11-20 November 20, 2017 |
Competition Bureau reinforces ties with U.S. and Mexican competition authorities |
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2017-11-06 November 6, 2017 |
Irving pleads guilty in Quebec gasoline cartel case |
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2017-11-06 November 6, 2017 |
Competition Bureau invites feedback on draft FinTech report |
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2017-10-27 October 27, 2017 |
Cardinal Ventilation fined $375,000 for rigging bids for ventilation contracts in Montréal |
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2017-10-27 October 27, 2017 |
Competition Bureau publishes revised Pre-Merger Notification Interpretation Guideline No. 7 |
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2017-10-26 October 26, 2017 |
Competition Bureau invites feedback on revisions to its Immunity Program |
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2017-10-20 October 20, 2017 |
Competition Bureau invites feedback on its proposal to increase the filing fee for merger reviews |
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2017-10-10 October 10, 2017 |
Individual pleads guilty to rigging bids for ventilation contracts in Montreal |
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2017-10-04 October 4, 2017 |
Competition Bureau hosts the 14th ICN Cartel Workshop |
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2017-10-02 October 2, 2017 |
Competition Bureau continuing to review Pembina and Veresen merger |
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2017-09-28 September 28, 2017 |
Jail time for Montreal businessman convicted of deceptive marketing |
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2017-09-28 September 28, 2017 |
Competition Bureau reaches agreement with global healthcare company Abbott |
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2017-09-27 September 27, 2017 |
Competition Bureau reaches agreement with propane retailer Superior |
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2017-09-18 September 18, 2017 |
Competition Bureau invites feedback on big data white paper |
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2017-09-14 September 14, 2017 |
Interac seeks Competition Tribunal’s approval to vary terms of Consent Agreement |
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2017-09-13 September 13, 2017 |
International Competition Network gathers in Ottawa to combat cartels in public procurement |
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2017-09-11 September 11, 2017 |
Competition preserved in Canada's fertilizer industry |
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2017-08-22 August 22, 2017 |
Competition Bureau completes extensive investigations into northern airlines |
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2017-07-25 July 25, 2017 |
Competition Tribunal issues decision, case against HarperCollins moves forward |
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2017-07-25 July 25, 2017 |
Accused found guilty of deceiving customers about delivery times and making false claims about a so-called TV antenna |
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2017-07-18 July 18, 2017 |
Bureau encourages re-think of food truck regulations |
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2017-07-12 July 12, 2017 |
Innovation Superclusters Initiative: Competition Bureau issues guidance for participating firms |
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2017-07-04 July 4, 2017 |
Calling all ticket vendors: Be upfront about the true cost of tickets |
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2017-06-29 June 29, 2017 |
International interchange brings changes to senior management |
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2017-06-27 June 27, 2017 |
The Bureau reaches agreements to address competition concerns in the retail gas industry in Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Canada. |
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2017-06-27 June 27, 2017 |
Competition and innovation are preserved following major agricultural merger |
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2017-06-21 June 21, 2017 |
Canada and Colombia enhance cross-border collaboration in competition law enforcement |
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2017-06-20 June 20, 2017 |
Company fined $140,000 for rigging bids in Montreal |
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2017-06-09 June 9, 2017 |
RXDM to acquire 27 former Rexall pharmacies across Canada |
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2017-05-26 May 26, 2017 |
Competition Bureau resolves issues with Sherwin‑Williams’ acquisition of Valspar |
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2017-05-24 May 24, 2017 |
Year at a glance: Competition Bureau publishes 2016-2017 performance update |
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2017-05-24 May 24, 2017 |
Telemarketing company pleads guilty to criminal charges |
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2017-05-18 May 18, 2017 |
Bureau releases its final 2017‑18 Annual Plan: Competition is Key |
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2017-05-11 May 11, 2017 |
Competition Bureau and Japan Fair Trade Commission enhance cooperation in cross-border enforcement |
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2017-05-02 May 2, 2017 |
The borderless digital economy: What consumers and businesses need to know |
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2017-05-01 May 1, 2017 |
Collaboration is key to growing Canada’s FinTech sector |
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2017-04-25 April 25, 2017 |
Mitsubishi Electric to pay $13.4 million for rigging bids for car parts |
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2017-04-24 April 24, 2017 |
Hertz and Dollar Thrifty to pay $1.25 million penalty for advertising unattainable prices and discounts |
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2017-04-24 April 24, 2017 |
Bureau welcomes input on Superior’s proposed acquisition of Canwest |
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2017-04-20 April 20, 2017 |
Government of Canada launches tip line to help Canadians report federal contracting fraud |
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2017-04-19 April 19, 2017 |
Technical briefing for launch of a new Federal Government initiative |
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2017-04-18 April 18, 2017 |
Draft Annual Plan outlines how Bureau will help foster conditions for innovation |
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2017-03-29 March 29, 2017 |
Competition Bureau recognized for innovative approach to intellectual property |
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2017-03-27 March 27, 2017 |
Canada and Europe working together to boost competition enforcement |
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2017-03-09 March 9, 2017 |
Fake Online Reviews: Too Good To Be True! |
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2017-03-08 March 8, 2017 |
Acquisition of Canexus by Chemtrade will not be challenged |
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2017-03-08 March 8, 2017 |
Competition Bureau invites feedback on draft bulletin regarding requests for confidential information in certain private law suits |
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2017-03-07 March 7, 2017 |
Beware of emails and letters demanding payment to protect your intellectual property rights |
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2017-03-07 March 7, 2017 |
Competition Bureau Hosts fifth annual “2 Good 2 B True Day” Twitter Chat |
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2017-03-07 March 7, 2017 |
Competition Bureau encourages regulators to support innovation in the health care sector |
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2017-03-07 March 3, 2017 |
2017 pre‑merger notification transaction‑size threshold |
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2017-03-01 March 1, 2017 |
Competition Bureau joins partners to announce Top 10 Scams |
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2017-02-28 February 28, 2017 |
March is Fraud Prevention Month! |
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2017-02-23 February 23, 2017 |
Competition Bureau and RCMP Launch Fraud Prevention Month 2017 |
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2017-02-23 February 23, 2017 |
Competition Bureau to announce top 10 scams of 2016 in Montreal |
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2017-02-22 February 22, 2017 |
Competition Bureau sues HBC over alleged deceptive regular price claims and clearance sales |
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2017-02-17 February 17, 2017 |
Aquaréhab pleads guilty to rigging bids for municipal contracts, pays a $160,000 fine |
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2017-02-17 February 17, 2017 |
Does Canada offer a competitive environment where FinTech innovation can flourish? |
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2017-02-15 February 15, 2017 |
To acquire MTS , Bell must sell assets and provide services to Xplornet |
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2017-02-14 February 14, 2017 |
Competition Bureau does not oppose pesticide manufacturing acquisition |
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2017-02-07 February 7, 2017 |
Montreal‑based company fined $450,000 for deceptive telemarketing |
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2017-01-20 January 20, 2017 |
Canadian retailers will be able to offer discounts on ebooks by three major publishers |
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2017-01-16 January 16, 2017 |
FinTech experts to discuss the state of competition and innovation |
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2017-01-13 January 13, 2017 |
Supporting Canada‑India cooperation at the 8th Global Gujarat Summit |
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2017-01-11 January 11, 2017 |
Amazon changes pricing practices and pays $1.1 million to settle price advertising case |
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2017-01-06 January 6, 2017 |
Bureau closes Apple iPhone investigation |
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2016-12-28 December 28, 2016 |
Consent agreement resolves competition issues in acquisition of medical devices supplier |
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2016-12-19 December 19, 2016 |
Volkswagen and Audi to pay up to $2.1 billion to consumers and $15 million penalty for environmental marketing claims |
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2016-12-15 December 15, 2016 |
Jewellery inspection blitz results in correction of false gold claims |
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2016-12-14 December 14, 2016 |
Consent agreement reached in sale of Rexall Health to McKesson |
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2016-12-07 December 7, 2016 |
Competition Bureau resolves Made in Canada advertising concerns with Moose Knuckles |
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2016-12-02 December 2, 2016 |
Public servants who turn a blind eye to wrongful activities will be held accountable |
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2016-12-02 December 2, 2016 |
Canada and Hong Kong sign cooperation instrument to strengthen collaboration in cross‑border competition matters |
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2016-11-28 November 28, 2016 |
Competition Bureau advocates for competition in drywall markets |
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2016-11-21 November 21, 2016 |
No conclusion of abuse of dominance in securities market data case |
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2016-10-28 October 28, 2016 |
Sentencing in deceptive telemarketing case |
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2016-10-11 October 11, 2016 |
Guilty plea in bid‑rigging conspiracy in Saint‑Jean‑sur‑Richelieu, Quebec |
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2016-10-05 October 5, 2016 |
The Competition Bureau will host the 2017 ICN Cartel Workshop in Ottawa |
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2016-10-04 October 4, 2016 |
Bureau releases report questioning restrictions on health care advertising |
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2016-09-29 September 29, 2016 |
Competition Bureau takes action against Vancouver Airport Authority |
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2016-09-29 September 29, 2016 |
Consent agreement template provides transparency and predictability for merger remedy negotiations |
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2016-09-22 September 22, 2016 |
Competition Bureau and Inspector General of the City of Montreal sign partnership agreement |
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2016-09-13 September 13, 2016 |
Comwave to pay over $300,000 to settle telecom services advertising case |
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2016-09-07 September 7, 2016 |
Agreement reached in sale of retail gas stations in Quebec and Ontario |
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2016-09-01 September 1st, 2016 |
Agreement with CPS resolves competition concerns related to retailing of fertilizers in Alberta and Saskatchewan |
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2016-08-24 August 24, 2016 |
Second individual sentenced for rigging bids for federal government contracts |
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2016-08-22 August 22, 2016 |
Paul Johnson appointed as special economic advisor to the Commissioner of Competition |
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2016-08-09 August 9, 2016 |
Competition Bureau recognized for its commitment to corporate compliance |
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2016-07-28 July 28, 2016 |
2016‑2017 Annual Plan focuses on strengthening competition to drive innovation |
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2016-07-20 July 20, 2016 |
Unprecedented cooperation with US antitrust enforcement authority leads to major cartel crackdown |
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2016-07-20 July 20, 2016 |
Competition Bureau and Transport Canada’s Policy Group sign memorandum of understanding |
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2016-07-08 July 8, 2016 |
Competition Bureau does not oppose Hydro One’s acquisition of Great Lakes Power |
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2016-06-29 June 29, 2016 |
Competition Bureau calls for stronger protection of competition for internet service pricing |
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2016-06-28 June 28, 2016 |
Commissioner will not challenge chemical manufacturing acquisition |
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2016-06-23 June 23, 2016 |
Competition Bureau does not oppose amalgamation of the two largest Canadian modular space companies |
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2016-06-22 June 22, 2016 |
Improving consumer trust in the digital economy |
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2016-06-21 June 21, 2016 |
Agreement resolves competition concerns in Quebec gasoline supply deal |
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2016-06-10 June 10, 2016 |
Competition Tribunal issues decision in ebooks matter |
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2016-06-03 June 3, 2016 |
Bureau welcomes Tribunal order addressing anti‑competitive Toronto real estate practices |
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2016-06-02 June 2, 2016 |
Avis and Budget to ensure prices advertised are accurate |
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2016-05-31 May 31, 2016 |
Competition Bureau will not oppose global beer mergers |
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2016-05-27 May 27, 2016 |
Bell customers to receive up to $11.82 million as part of Competition Bureau agreement |
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2016-05-20 May 20, 2016 |
North American antitrust authorities continue collaboration |
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2016-05-19 May 19, 2016 |
Competition Bureau launches FinTech market study |
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2016-05-19 May 19, 2016 |
Competition Bureau withdrawing its court challenge of Staples’ acquisition of Office Depot |
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2016-05-18 May 18, 2016 |
Competition Bureau satisfied that proposed sale of St‑Hubert will not limit consumer choice |
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2016-05-18 May 18, 2016 |
Competition Bureau invites public comment on its 2016‑2017 Annual Plan |
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2016-05-12 May 12, 2016 |
Competition Bureau satisfied that proposed sale of RONA will not limit consumer choice |
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2016-05-11 May 11, 2016 |
Competition Bureau takes action against donation bin operators |
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2016-05-10 May 10, 2016 |
Competition Bureau releases detailed summary of reasons in Toronto real estate decision |
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2016-05-10 May 10, 2016 |
BCE’s Proposed Acquisition of Manitoba Telecom and Sale of Dealer Locations and Wireless Subscribers to TELUS |
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2016-05-02 May 2, 2016 |
Agreement with CPS resolves competition concerns related to retailing of fertilizer in Saskatchewan |
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2016-04-28 April 28, 2016 |
Competition Tribunal rules in favour of the Commissioner in Toronto real estate case |
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2016-04-27 April 27, 2016 |
Competition Bureau takes action against Moose Knuckles for alleged false or misleading ‘Made in Canada’ claims |
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2016-04-19 April 19, 2016 |
Competition Bureau completes extensive investigation of Google |
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2016-04-13 April 13, 2016 |
Competition Bureau conducts precious metal jewellery inspections |
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2016-04-12 April 12, 2016 |
Canada and New Zealand sign cooperation arrangement to enhance support in cross-border competition enforcement |
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2016-04-04 April 4, 2016 |
Teva to sell two products to resolve competition concerns following its acquisition of Allergan’s generic pharmaceuticals business |
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2016-04-01 April 1, 2016 |
Japanese auto parts company fined $13 million for participating in a bid‑rigging conspiracy |
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2016-03-31 March 31, 2016 |
Competition Bureau releases updated Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines |
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2016-03-31 March 31, 2016 |
Iron Mountain to sell records management assets in six major cities to resolve competition concerns following its acquisition of Recall |
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2016-03-29 March 29, 2016 |
Competition Bureau and Parkland reach mediated resolution that will see gas stations and assets sold in Ontario and Manitoba |
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2016-03-17 March 17, 2016 |
Tips for businesses: avoid becoming a victim of fraud |
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2016-03-16 March 16, 2016 |
Conspiracies and bid‑rigging: Fighting cartels in Canada |
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2016-03-14 March 14, 2016 |
Bid‑rigging scheme leads to $140,000 fines for Quebec company and its President |
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2016-03-04 March 4, 2016 |
Competition and innovative business models examined by world experts in Ottawa |
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2016-03-03 March 3, 2016 |
Competition Bureau approves Pharmascience as buyer of Pfizer products |
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2016-03-01 March 1, 2016 |
March is Fraud Prevention Month: Recognize, Reject and Report Fraud! |
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2016-02-08 February 8, 2016 |
Quebec company fined $118,000 for participating in sewer services cartel |
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2016-02-05 February 5, 2016 |
2016 pre‑merger notification transaction‑size threshold |
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2016-02-04 February 4, 2016 |
Competition Bureau will not challenge Shaw Communications’ acquisition of WIND Mobile |
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2015-12-30 December 30, 2015 |
Telus customers to receive $7.34 million in rebates as part of Competition Bureau agreement |
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2015-12-21 December 21, 2015 |
Reebok‑CCM ceases certain Resistance hockey helmet performance claims |
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2015-12-17 December 17, 2015 |
Guilty plea in the Quebec sewer services cartel |
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2015-12-09 December 9, 2015 |
Toyo Tire fined $1.7 million for participating in bid‑rigging conspiracy |
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2015-12-07 December 7, 2015 |
Competition Bureau challenges a merger between Canada’s two largest office supply companies |
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2015-11-18 November 18, 2015 |
Final price‑fixing charges stayed in chocolate case |
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2015-10-30 October 30, 2015 |
Agreement with Direct Energy to resolve concerns in Ontario water heater industry |
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2015-10-16 October 16, 2015 |
Competition Bureau approves NCI Building Systems as the buyer of Kingspan’s manufacturing facility in Hamilton, Ont. |
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2015-10-14 October 14, 2015 |
Bell Canada reaches agreement with Competition Bureau over online reviews |
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2015-09-10 September 10, 2015 |
Price‑fixing charges stayed in chocolate case |
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2015-09-04 September 4, 2015 |
Competition Bureau clears Renaud‑Bray’s proposed acquisition of Archambault retail stores |
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2015-08-14 August 14, 2015 |
Pfizer to sell four pharmaceutical products to resolve competition concerns following its acquisition of Hospira |
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2015-07-23 July 23, 2015 |
Competition Bureau invites Canadians to share their views on the merger between Renaud-Bray and Groupe Archambault |
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2015-06-23 June 23, 2015 |
Criminal charges laid in a Competition Bureau investigation |
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2015-06-23 June 23, 2015 |
Competition Bureau welcomes Federal Court of Appeal decision in ongoing ebooks matter |
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2015-06-23 June 23, 2015 |
Montreal‑based deceptive telemarketers sentenced |
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2015-06-03 June 3, 2015 |
Statement from the Commissioner of Competition: Tribunal issues interim order in the Parkland/Pioneer merger |
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2015-06-03 June 3, 2015 |
Competition Bureau approves CRH as a buyer of Holcim’s operations in Canada |
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2015-05-29 May 29, 2015 |
Competition Bureau takes steps to ensure Parrish and Heimbecker complies with pre‑merger notification obligations |
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2015-05-21 May 21, 2015 |
Ontario individual sentenced after pleading guilty to bid-rigging |
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2015-05-19 May 19, 2015 |
Kingspan/Vicwest merger: Competition Bureau requires the sale of Vicwest’s manufacturing facility in Hamilton |
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2015-05-06 May 6, 2015 |
Michaels to pay $3.5 M penalty to settle frames and custom framing services price advertising case |
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2015-05-05 May 5, 2015 |
BCE and Rogers’ acquisition of GLENTEL: Competition Bureau reaches agreement with BCE and Rogers on measures to preserve competition in the wireless telecommunications sector |
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2015-05-04 May 4, 2015 |
Holcim/Lafarge merger: Competition Bureau accepts the sale of all of Holcim’s operations in Canada |
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2015-05-04 May 4, 2015 |
Competition Bureau supports CRTC’s changes to Wholesale Code |
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2015-04-30 April 30, 2015 |
Competition Bureau challenges a merger between gas retailers Parkland and Pioneer |
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2015-04-27 April 27, 2015 |
Competition Bureau to consider not-guilty verdicts in major bid-rigging case |
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2015-04-17 April 17, 2015 |
Les Pétroles Global Inc. fined $1 million for gasoline price-fixing in Quebec |
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2015-03-27 March 27, 2015 |
Ruling confirms that Commissioner can pursue case against Direct Energy |
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2015-03-25 March 25, 2015 |
Competition Bureau will not challenge Postmedia’s acquisition of Sun Media |
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2015-03-16 March 16, 2015 |
Competition Bureau clears Marriott’s acquisition of Delta |
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2015-03-16 March 16, 2015 |
Rogers agreement with Competition Bureau nets record refunds for wireless consumers |
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2015-03-13 March 13, 2015 |
Competition Bureau Reaches Agreement with Insulin Pump Manufacturer to Resolve Competition Concerns |
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2015-03-11 March 11, 2015 |
Competition Bureau takes action against alleged false or misleading car rental advertising |
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2015-03-02 March 2, 2015 |
Competition Bureau clears TVA Group’s acquisition of Transcontinental’s magazines |
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2015-01-22 January 22, 2015 |
Statement from the Commissioner of Competition on the Supreme Court’s decision in the Tervita matter |
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2015-01-20 January 20, 2015 |
Clarification on the Bureau’s ongoing investigation into alleged anti‑competitive behaviour in the Canadian ebooks industry |
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