Competition and Foreign Investment Competition and Foreign Investment

Competition Tribunal denies leave in first decision under new public-interest test for private applicants

The decision marks a crucial moment for private competition law enforcement in Canada.

Canada further shuts its market to steel imports

We recap the new restrictions and their implications for Canadian businesses.

Competition law and foreign investment review

Competition law and foreign investment review Competition Act Canada’s Competition Act (CA) provides a procedure for the review of...

Canadian public company mergers and acquisitions

A practical guide to the issues surrounding acquisitions of public companies in Canada.

On guard for thee: update to the Canadian national security guidelines

The impact of a foreign investment on Canada’s economic security has been explicitly added as a factor of national security review.

Trump tariffs: President Trump proposes new measures on trading partners to address ‘non-reciprocal’ trade

We explain the memo, the practical challenges the new plan is likely to face, how Canada could be affected and its implications for the international...

Trump tariffs: second strike hits steel and aluminum

We discuss the scope of the reimposed tariffs, what businesses need to know and what it could mean for the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement.

Trump tariffs: the U.S. first strike and Canada’s retaliation

We explain how, when and to which goods the U.S. tariffs apply, as well as how Canada is retaliating and which goods are affected.

Competition Bureau releases draft environmental claims guidelines for public consultation

We examine the key observations from the draft guidelines and what businesses need to consider when making environmental claims.

The burden of protectionism: outlook for Canadian trade

The growing global trend towards protectionist trade policies is creating future trade uncertainty for businesses.