| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
You receive an alarming call from someone who claims to be from the government. They say that something went horribly wrong and that the only way out of this mess is to pay the money you owe as soon as possible. They convince you that the fastest way to get the money is to pay them with iTunes gift cards.
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
The Competition Bureau has published the final report from its market study concerning technology-led innovation in the Canadian financial services sector.
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
Japanese car parts manufacturer NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd. (NGK) pleaded guilty today to one count of bid-rigging for participating in an international conspiracy and was fined $550,000 by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
The Commissioner of Competition welcomes the Federal Court of Appeal’s ruling today in favour of competition and innovation in the Bureau’s abuse of dominance case against the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB).
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
Kelly Sani-Vac Inc. pleaded guilty today to participating in a bid-rigging scheme to obtain municipal contracts for specialized sewer services in Quebec and was fined $85,000 by the Quebec Superior Court in Montreal. The charges against owner Daniel Kelly were stayed.
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
The Competition Bureau announced today that it is closing its investigation into allegations of abuse of dominance by Loblaw. The Bureau analysed the impact on competition of policies imposed by Loblaw on its suppliers. Following an extensive review of the full body of evidence, the Bureau concluded that no further action was warranted under the civil provisions of the Competition Act.
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
Commissioner of Competition John Pecman met with his American and Mexican counterparts today in Washington, D.C., to continue strengthening North American cooperation in competition law enforcement.
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
Are you looking for a new fridge, washer, dryer or stove? Know that certain warranties come with an extra surprise: restrictive clauses that may end up costing you more than anticipated. Before buying, know which questions to ask to avoid being caught in a spin cycle.
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
As part of its commitment to engage with Canadians on emerging issues, the Competition Bureau has published a draft report on its market study concerning technology‑led innovation in the Canadian financial services (FinTech) sector.
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
Irving Oil Limited pleaded guilty today to one count of retail price maintenance in the gasoline industry in Thetford Mines and Sherbrooke (Quebec) and will pay a $287,583 fine.
