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Osler Update September 28, 2023

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...

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Osler Update September 18, 2023

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...

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Osler Update September 14, 2023

CPTPP panel releases decision on Canada’s practices regarding allocation of dairy tariff rate quotas under Agreement

The regulation of Canada’s dairy industry continues to be a point of contention between Canada and its trading partners. We look at the CPTPP...

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CPTPP panel releases decision on Canada’s practices regarding allocation of dairy tariff rate quotas under Agreement
Blog June 28, 2023

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...

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Osler Update June 9, 2023

New criminal provision in the Competition Act presents unique challenges for franchisors

On June 23, amendments to the Competition Act will take effect that prohibit no-poach agreements and “conditions of employment” agreements...

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New criminal provision in the Competition Act presents unique challenges for franchisors
Osler Update June 2, 2023

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.

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Osler Update March 2, 2023

Retail Payment Activities Act: Draft regulations published for comment

On February 11, 2023, the Department of Finance published draft regulations (the draft Regulations) under the Retail Payment Activities Act (the...

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Retail Payment Activities Act: Draft regulations published for comment
Osler Update January 11, 2023

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.

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Osler Update December 12, 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...

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Osler Update November 24, 2022

Franchisors beware: amendments to the Competition Act criminalize no-poach and no-hire provisions

Early next summer, amendments to the Competition Act will criminalize no-poach and no-hire provisions in certain circumstances. How could the new...

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