Competition Bureau supports increased choice in the Canadian wireless industry
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Competition Bureau supports increased choice in the Canadian wireless industry
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Influencer marketing, Made in Canada claims and savings claims: a Competition Bureau perspective
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
From catchy radio jingles, to flash mobs, it is easy to see that advertising is in a constant state of evolution. But certain things never change: consumers must be provided with clear and accurate information.
Backgrounder: Commissioner of Competition’s decision regarding Bell’s proposed acquisition of Historia and Séries+
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
On October 17, 2017, Corus Entertainment Inc. announced it had reached an agreement to sell French language speciality channels Historia and Séries+ to BCE Inc. in a transaction valued at approximately $200 million. On May 25, 2018, the Commissioner informed Bell and Corus that he would not approve the proposed reacquisition.
Competition Bureau releases 2018-19 Annual Plan: Building trust to advance competition in the marketplace
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
The Competition Bureau has published its 2018-19 Annual Plan: Building trust to advance competition in the marketplace.
Competition and innovation safeguarded in the Canadian agricultural sector
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
The Competition Bureau announced today that it has reached an agreement with Bayer AG (Bayer) related to its proposed acquisition of Monsanto Company (Monsanto). This agreement addresses the Commissioner of Competition’s concerns that the proposed transaction would have significantly harmed competition and innovation in Canada’s agricultural sector.
Competition Bureau fulfills its 2015-2018 Strategic Vision
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
The Competition Bureau issued an impact report today highlighting key results achieved for Canadians by delivering on its 2015-2018 Strategic Vision.
Pop-up surveys can be a) scams b) traps c) costly?
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
Have you ever come across those annoying pop-up windows or online surveys? They often claim that you’ll get a free product in exchange for a few minutes of your time to complete the survey. After answering several questions about your telecom services, your skin care needs or your experience shopping at wholesale stores or pharmacies, you’re offered your choice of several free products.
Is there room for more competition among internet providers?
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
Every day, Canadians rely on broadband services to connect with their peers, make purchases, or run their business. Today, the Competition Bureau launched a market study to look into consumer habits in purchasing internet services, with the goal of better understanding the competitive dynamics within the Canadian broadband sector.
Competition Bureau invites feedback on its Immunity and Leniency Programs
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
The Competition Bureau is inviting comments on its revised Immunity and Leniency Programs. The document contains revisions to the Immunity Program following a public consultation in October 2017, and proposes changes to the Leniency Program.
Building trust: Draft Annual Plan outlines the Bureau’s strategy to advance competition in the marketplace
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
The draft Plan provides details on the Bureau’s priorities and objectives for the coming year. It outlines how the Bureau will pursue its work to foster more competition and innovation in Canada, and shows how building trust with consumers and businesses will continue to be at the heart of its efforts in 2018–19. This includes tackling high-impact cases that have a direct impact on the lives of Canadians, such as the ongoing investigation into bread price-fixing in Canada's grocery sector and allegations of anti-competitive and deceptive conduct in the health and biosciences sector.