| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
The Competition Bureau announced today that it has reached an agreement with Linde AG and Praxair, Inc. that resolves competition concerns in Canada related to their proposed merger. The agreement will preserve competition in the supply of specific industrial gases in Canada.
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
Japanese car parts manufacturer INOAC Corporation was fined $1.3 million for its role in an international bid-rigging conspiracy, after pleading guilty today before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
Today, the Competition Bureau launched a consultation to learn about consumer habits in purchasing internet services. As part of its latest market study, the Bureau wants to better understand consumer habits and experiences with Canadian internet providers. To do that, the Bureau needs your help!
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
The Competition Bureau has reached an agreement with a fourth car rental company, Discount Car & Truck Rentals Ltd., to address what the Bureau views as misleading representations. As part of the agreement, Discount will review its practices to ensure they comply with the law, and will pay a $700,000 penalty.
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
The Competition Bureau has concluded its review of the proposed acquisition of Rockwell Collins, Inc. by United Technologies Corporation (UTC) and issued a No Action Letter (NAL) to the merging parties.
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
The Competition Bureau and the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) launched updated Immunity and Leniency Programs today that will enhance Canada’s ability to detect, investigate and prosecute unlawful conduct that may violate the criminal provisions of the Competition Act.
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
In December 2017, the Competition Bureau released a Market Study on the rapidly changing world of technology-led innovation in the financial services sector (FinTech). Today, it examines the impact of this Study with a progress report that shines a light on recent Canadian developments and what to expect next.
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
The Competition Bureau confirms that it has concluded its review of Pembina Pipeline Corporation’s acquisition of Veresen Inc., which closed on October 2, 2017. After careful consideration of the evidence, the Interim Commissioner of Competition will not be filing an application under section 92 of the Competition Act.
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
Today, the Competition Bureau issued letters to operators of online video streaming services in Canada, advising them to review their marketing practices and related terms and conditions to follow best practices and comply with the law.
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
OTTAWA, September 19, 2018 — Today, the Competition Bureau is publishing its final Information Bulletin (Bulletin) on how it selects, scopes and carries out market studies. A draft Bulletin was released for consultation on May 1, 2018.
