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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.

Navigating the new Competition Act: early impacts and emerging challenges

Transformative amendments to the Competition Act have been in force for just over a year and we are already seeing their impact in several areas.

Competition Bureau releases updated guidance on enforcement approach to property controls

The CPC Guidance published by the Competition Bureau advocates that firms use property controls only where justified.

Private right of access for relief from anti-competitive harm now in force in Canada

The new right of access under the Competition Act represents the broadest expansion of private enforcement of Canada’s competition laws in a...

U.S. court overturns President Trump’s IEEPA tariffs: implications for Canada-U.S. trade

We explain the implications of the recent U.S. Court of International Trade decision overturning many tariffs and what businesses should expect next.

Trump tariffs: Canada mostly avoids U.S. ‘reciprocal’ tariffs…for now

We describe the key details of the executive order, explain how it does and does not affect Canadian goods and discuss what to expect next.

Trump tariffs: executive order imposing ‘automobile’ tariffs slams North American automotive integration into reverse

We discuss the scope of the automotive tariff, how it builds upon measures from President Trump’s first term and what it could mean for the CUSMA.

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.