| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
A Competition Bureau investigation concluded that The Dufresne Group Inc. (TDG) and its affiliates, better known for their retail brands Dufresne Furniture and Appliances and certain Ashley HomeStores, offered certain products at inflated regular prices and then advertised them at big discounts, suggesting significant savings to consumers.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will be attending the ALL IN Conference, Canada’s largest gathering for the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, hosted by Scale AI, Canada’s AI global innovation cluster.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, highlighted that the Computers for Schools Plus (CFS+) program is celebrating 30 years of investments in digital inclusion. The program provides refurbished computer equipment to recipients in communities across Canada and helps young Canadians gain meaningful work experience to develop the skills needed to participate in the digital economy.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | readouts
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, met with major international food processors to continue the Government of Canada’s efforts to bring relief for Canadian consumers, and these processors have committed to supporting the government’s efforts to stabilize food prices.
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
The Competition Bureau, alongside the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the Federal Economic Competition Commission of Mexico, launched a joint initiative today to detect and combat anti-competitive conduct by businesses and individuals involved in providing goods and services related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, along with the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, welcomed Yasutoshi Nishimura, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, to Ottawa.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Effective and up-to-date competition law and enforcement are necessary to promote a competitive marketplace that favours prosperity and affordability for Canadians. To ensure that Canada’s competition law remains fit for the modern economy and can continue to promote dynamic and fair markets for Canadians, the Government of Canada has undertaken a comprehensive review.
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
The Competition Bureau lays charges against two executives in a bid-rigging case in Montérégie
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | readouts
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, met with the leaders of Canada’s five largest grocery chains, who have committed to supporting efforts to stabilize food prices.
| Competition Bureau Canada | news releases
On October 5, 2023, the Competition Bureau will host Canada’s Competition Summit, where expert speakers and panelists will explore how competition considerations can be factored into policy development across all levels of Canadian government.
