The Competition Bureau has released proposed guidelines for environmental claims following the recent greenwashing amendments to the Competition Act. The draft guidelines outline the Bureau's interpretation and enforcement...more
The new greenwashing provisions in the Competition Act are attracting significant attention from Canadian businesses, especially for those focused on proactively discussing their efforts regarding emissions and the...more
7/26/2024
/ Advertising ,
Canada ,
Competition ,
Competition Act ,
Enforcement Priorities ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Good Faith ,
Greenwashing ,
Marketing ,
Misleading Impressions ,
Sustainability
Canadian businesses may soon face tougher standards in merger review if amendments being considered by the government to include “structural presumptions” and more onerous remedy standards in merger reviews are passed into...more
Recent (and ongoing) amendments to the Competition Act have resulted in several new powers for the Competition Bureau, which may have significant and far-reaching implications for businesses in Canada. One such amendment that...more
In the final months of 2023, the Commissioner made it clear that misleading online advertising continues to be a focus of enforcement for the Competition Bureau, registering two consent agreements with the Competition...more
2/8/2024
/ Advertising ,
Canada ,
Competition ,
Competition Act ,
Consent Agreements ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Event Tickets ,
Misleading Impressions ,
Online Advertisements ,
Statutory Violations ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
Given the Canadian government’s increasing scrutiny over M&A activity in the food, transportation and critical infrastructure sectors, Canadian businesses operating in these sectors should plan accordingly and remain prepared...more
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1.1 Who is/are the relevant merger authority(ies)? If relevant, please include details of: (i) independence from government; (ii) who the senior decision-makers are (e.g. Chair,...more
Wage-fixing and “no-poach” agreements between employers are now illegal under the Competition Act, subject to limited exceptions. While the Competition Bureau has issued guidelines regarding its intended approach to enforcing...more
Relevant Authorities and Legislation -
1.1 -
Who is/are the relevant merger authority(ies)?
The Competition Bureau (the “Bureau”) is an independent, federal law enforcement agency responsible for the administration...more
1. Relevant Authorities and Legislation -
1.1. Who is/are the relevant merger authority(ies)?
The Competition Bureau (the “Bureau”) is an independent, federal law enforcement agency responsible for the administration...more
12/15/2021
/ Canada ,
Competition ,
Competition Act ,
Corporate Sales Transactions ,
Foreign Investment ,
Investment ,
Investment Canada Act ,
Investors ,
Joint Venture ,
Merger Controls ,
Pre-Merger Filing Requirements