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It ended before it began: first private party sought leave to bring an ‘abuse of dominance’ application under the Competition Act

Just two weeks after applying for leave to the Competition Tribunal seeking a remedial order under the Competition Act “abuse of dominance”...

Bill to amend the Competition Act introduced in Parliament

On September 21, the Government of Canada introduced the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act, which includes the proposed amendments to the...

Next phase of Competition Act amendments on the fast track

Late last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled plans to introduce additional significant amendments to the Competition Act, including giving...

Wage fixing and no-poach provisions in the Competition Act: backgrounder and frequently asked questions

On June 23, 2023, the criminal no-poach and wage fixing provisions added to the Competition Act (Act) in June 2022 will come into effect. The...

Wage fixing and no-poach provisions in the Competition Act: backgrounder and frequently asked questions

The Competition Bureau has released its much-anticipated official guidance on new provisions relating to criminal wage fixing and no-poaching.

Big changes to competition and foreign investment law and policy in Canada

Canada’s approach to competition and foreign investment law and policy underwent significant change in 2022.

Proposed amendments to Canada’s national security regime establish mandatory pre-closing review process for sensitive investments and expand enforcement powers

Emphasizing the importance of foreign investment to Canada’s economy, Bill C-34 proposes to establish mandatory pre-closing review process for...

Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry launches public consultations for comprehensive Competition Act review

Last week, François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, formally announced the launch of a comprehensive...