As a result of a Competition Bureau investigation into unwanted "premium text messaging" charges on customers' wireless phone bills, Bell will issue rebates to certain current and former customers totaling up to $11.82 million and donate approximately $800,000 to public interest advocacy groups. The amount of money available for consumer rebates is the most obtained to date under a Bureau agreement.
The Commissioner of Competition has officially withdrawn his application to the Competition Tribunal challenging Staples' proposed acquisition of Office Depot in light of announcements by the parties that they are abandoning the proposed merger.
The Competition Bureau announced today that it will not oppose the proposed acquisition of Montreal‑based St‑Hubert restaurants by food‑service operator Cara Operations Limited of Vaughan, Ontario.
The Competition Bureau is satisfied that the proposed acquisition of RONA by Lowe's is not likely to result in a substantial lessening or prevention of competition in Canada.
The Competition Bureau has sent warning letters to two clothing donation bins operators in the Montreal area requiring them to make corrections to the information on their bins.
The Competition Bureau is inviting Canadians to share their views on the proposed acquisition of Manitoba Telecom Services (MTS) by BCE through a form on the Bureau's website.
The devastating situation in Fort McMurray and Alberta has resulted in an outpouring of generosity from Canadians across the country, many of whom are opening up their wallets to help support the thousands of residents displaced by this massive wildfire.
