The Commissioner of Competition, Matthew Boswell said in a recent speech that “it’s not bad to be big” while outlining the noteworthy legislative changes to the monopolistic practices provisions of the Competition Act. He added that “companies that grow large
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I. Introduction
Canada has embarked on a transformative journey to fortify its competition policy landscape,
The Competition Bureau (the “Bureau”) recently published interim guidance (the “Guidance”) outlining its preliminary enforcement approach to competitor property controls under the Competition Act (the “Act”). The Guidance was published after Parliament’s recent amendments to the Act in Bill C-59 and
On July 22, 2024, the Competition Bureau (the “Bureau”) announced that it is launching a public consultation to gather stakeholder feedback relating to the interpretation and application of the new greenwashing provisions of the Competition Act (the “Act”). Contemporaneously with
Bill C-59 and its significant expansion of private competition litigation: Where are we now?
Recognizing the critical role of the Competition Act (the “Act”) in promoting dynamic and fair markets, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable François-Philippe
Deceptive Marketing Practices (Greenwashing, Ordinary Sales Pricing, Drip Pricing) – Where Are We Now?
Recognizing the critical role of the Competition Act (the “Act”) in promoting dynamic and fair markets, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable François-Philippe
Cartels, Agreements and Collaboration – Where Are We Now?
Recognizing the critical role of the Competition Act (the “Act”) in promoting dynamic and fair markets, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, announced on February 7,
Merger Review – Where Are We Now?
Recognizing the critical role of the Competition Act (the “Act”) in promoting dynamic and fair markets, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, announced on February 7, 2022 that
Abuse of Dominance – Where Are We Now?
Recognizing the critical role of the Competition Act (the “Act”) in promoting dynamic and fair markets, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, announced on February 7, 2022
The Evolving Competition Law Landscape in Canada – Where Are We Now and What’s Next?
The final (and most significant) legislative bill in Canada’s current competition law reform process – Bill C-59 – received royal assent on June 20, 2024.