Feedback on new guidelines on environmental claims sought

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GATINEAU – The Competition Bureau is launching a public consultation to solicit feedback from Canadians on its proposed guidelines concerning environmental claims. This follows an initial round of consultations held during the summer of 2024. The proposed guidelines aim to help businesses assess whether their environmental claims comply with the provisions of the Competition Act. This includes the new greenwashing provisions added to the Act …

Competition Bureau sues Rogers for allegedly misleading claims

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GATINEAU – The Competition Bureau is taking legal action against Rogers Communications Inc., alleging they are falsely advertising their Infinite wireless phone plans as offering unlimited data. The Bureau claims that Rogers’ advertisements create the false or misleading impression that the plans provide consumers with limitless data, allowing them to use as much data as they want. In reality, the plans …

Competition Bureau reaches agreement with RONA

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GATINEAU – The Competition Bureau has entered into a consent agreement with RONA Inc. to address competition concerns related to its proposed acquisition of All-Fab Building Components. A Bureau review concluded that the proposed transaction would likely result in a substantial lessening of competition in the design, supply and manufacturing of roof and floor trusses used in housing construction in …

Competition Bureau sues Google for anti-competitive conduct

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GATINEAU – The Competition Bureau is taking legal action against Google for anti-competitive conduct in online advertising technology services in Canada. Following a thorough investigation, the Bureau has filed an application with the Competition Tribunal that seeks to remedy the conduct for the benefit of Canadians. This case is about online web advertising, which consists of ads shown to users …

Copyright Board joins Canadian Digital Regulators Forum

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GATINEAU– The Canadian Digital Regulators Forum (Forum) is pleased to welcome the Copyright Board of Canada (Copyright Board) as a new member, a step which will further broaden the perspectives of the Forum and enhance its ability to effectively respond to the scale, speed, and global nature of digital markets. The Forum was created in June 2023 to strengthen information …

Investigating Kalibrate’s gas pricing services

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GATINEAU – The Competition Bureau has obtained a court order to gather information and advance an ongoing investigation into Kalibrate’s data, pricing and consultation services. Kalibrate offers services to a variety of industries, including the Canadian retail gas industry. The order, granted by the Federal Court of Canada, requires Kalibrate to produce records and written information relevant to the Bureau’s …

Changes to strengthen Competition Act become law

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GATINEAU – On June 20, 2024, important changes to the Competition Act became law that strengthen the Competition Bureau’s ability to protect competition and prevent anti-competitive mergers and conduct. These changes strengthen provisions related to merger control, deceptive marketing practices, anti-competitive agreements, and harm to competition where a business refuses to deal with another business. They also expand private access to the …

Deal reached with Bell to protect competition for outdoor advertising in ON, Que

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GATINEAU – The Competition Bureau has entered into a consent agreement with Bell Media Inc. related to its proposed acquisition of Outedge Media Canada LP, formerly Outfront Media Canada LP. This agreement resolves competition concerns over outdoor advertising services provided by Bell and Outedge using their respective inventories of billboards and transit displays in Ontario and Quebec. The Bureau’s investigation …

Protecting real estate competition in Yukon

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GATINEAU – The Competition Bureau announced today that it has entered into a consent agreement with the Yukon Real Estate Association (YREA) to address concerns with its membership practices in the real estate sector. A Bureau investigation found that the YREA engaged in anti-competitive conduct by adopting a requirement that certain prospective members must live in the Yukon for a …

Deal reached to protect competition for ready-mix concrete in Quebec

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GATINEAU – The Competition Bureau announced that it has entered into a consent agreement with Béton Provincial to address competition concerns from its acquisition of the Québec-based concrete operations of CRH Canada Group Inc. (CRH). The Bureau’s review concluded that the proposed transaction would likely result in a substantial lessening of competition for the supply of ready-mix concrete (RMC) in the …