| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
The Competition Bureau announced today that it has reached an agreement with Superior Plus LP to address competition concerns in the retail sale of bulk propane arising from its proposed acquisition of Canwest Propane from Gibson Energy ULC.
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
You are reviewing your bank or credit card statement when you stumble upon a charge that you can’t recall. The description doesn’t help either. The following month, the same charge appears, and again the next month. You’ve probably fallen into a subscription trap.
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
Recent global developments in technology have allowed firms to harness data in ways that drive innovation and quality improvements across a range of industries. At the same time, the use of big data by firms may raise challenges related to competition law enforcement.
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
The Competition Bureau is again supporting a request by Interac Inc., Canada’s largest banks and other Canadian financial institutions to vary their existing consent agreement with the Bureau which could allow Interac more flexibility to invest in and develop innovative products and services. This agreement contains safeguards to address the Bureau’s concerns about anti-competitive conduct related to Interac’s cash dispensing and point-of-sale services (shared services).
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
Following an extensive review, the Competition Bureau has concluded that the merger of Agrium Inc. and Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan (PCS) is unlikely to substantially lessen or prevent competition in the Canadian fertilizer industry.The Bureau has issued a No Action Letter to the merging parties confirming that it will not, at this time, challenge the proposed transaction before the Competition Tribunal.
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
The Competition Bureau announced today that it is closing its investigations relating to air transportation services for passengers and cargo in Northern Canada.
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
We are in the peak moving season. Families want to settle into new homes before the school year starts. Military personnel across the country are receiving new assignments. College and university students—leaving the nest for the first time or returning for the fall term—are moving into residences and apartments. No matter the reason for your move, your belongings are precious.
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
While ice cream is likely the coldest thing on your mind right now, it’s a great time to start thinking about your snow removal contract for the coming season.
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
John Dragan, the President of two now defunct Montreal-based mail order businesses (JD Marvel and CDN Mail Order Exchange), has been found guilty of making false claims for “Clear Vue”, a so-called TV antenna.
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
The Competition Bureau welcomes the decision by the Competition Tribunal dismissing HarperCollins’ motion to strike the Commissioner’s application against the publisher. This decision will allow the Bureau to proceed with the application to stop HarperCollins’ alleged anti competitive conduct and provides helpful guidance on the scope of the Competition Act’s provision on collaboration among competitors in this case.
