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Tomorrow, September 5th, is the International Day of Charity. It’s a time to celebrate and support individuals and organizations that devote time and effort to help those in need. But how do you ensure that your donations go to your intended charity, rather than into the pockets of devious scammers?
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The Competition Bureau filed a submission today in response to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission’s (CRTC) public inquiry on the use of misleading or aggressive retail sales practices by Canada’s large telecommunications carriers.
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The Competition Bureau today welcomes the Supreme Court of Canada’s (SCC) dismissal of the Toronto Real Estate Board’s (TREB) application seeking leave to appeal a December 2017 decision from the Federal Court of Appeal, a decision that upheld the Competition Tribunal’s June 2016 order addressing TREB’s anti-competitive conduct.
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It’s peak moving season. Students are leaving the nest; parents are helping them find the right place. Beware: if a rental listing looks too good to be true, it probably is. School might not have started yet, but do your homework and learn to recognize rental scams.
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The Competition Bureau’s latest Advocate, titled “Bringing competition into focus,” takes a look at regulations in the eyewear industry and their potential effect on consumers’ ability to get prescription eyewear online. The Bureau calls on governments and regulators to ensure regulations are based on evidence and strictly necessary to address legitimate public policy concerns.
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The Competition Bureau continues to actively review competition concerns related to Tervita Corporation’s merger with Newalta Corporation despite the parties’ announcement that the transaction closed today. The Bureau’s review is focused on the parties’ oilfield waste disposal services within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin.
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When shopping for your next leather chair, loveseat or sofa, you may come across many types of “leather” such as full grain, top grain, bonded leather, faux leather, vegan leather and more. All these choices can be quite confusing and make it difficult to know what you are buying. Avoid surprises by doing your homework before making that purchase.
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Competition Bureau reaches agreement with German chemical company BASF June 27, 2018 – OTTAWA, ON – Competition Bureau The Competition Bureau announced today that it has reached an agreement with BASF SE (BASF) in connection with its proposed purchase of assets that Bayer AG (Bayer) must sell following its recent acquisition of the Monsanto Company.
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Do you dream of being your own boss and setting your own hours? Are you trying to find the perfect side-gig that will increase your bank balance? A multi-level marketing plan is one option that you may come across. Contrary to popular belief, they are not the same as pyramid schemes. While the first is completely legal, the second is not.
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Criminal charges were laid on June 21, 2018, against four individuals who allegedly conspired to rig bids for 21 City of Gatineau infrastructure contracts between 2004 and 2008.
