The Commissioner of Competition, Matthew Boswell, is pleased to announce the appointment of Vicky Eatrides to the position of Senior Deputy Commissioner, Cartels and Deceptive Marketing Practices, as well as the appointment of Anthony Durocher to the position of Deputy Commissioner, Competition Promotion. Call 819-994-5945.
The Competition Bureau issued a report summarizing the discussions that took place at the Data Forum in Ottawa on May 30, 2019. The Bureau organized the Forum to foster exchanges on the evolving issues competition enforcers face in the rapidly growing digital economy. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-5945.
The Competition Bureau reached an agreement with Thoma Bravo to address competition concerns related to its recent acquisition of Aucerna. Following an investigation, the Bureau found that the transaction, which closed on May 13, 2019, resulted in a merger to monopoly in the supply of oil and gas reserves valuation and reporting software to medium … Read more
Ontario Minister of Finance Rod Philips sent an open letter to the Commissioner of Competition Matthew Boswell, on the province’s liquor policy. Current liquor policy in Ontario limits the number of retailers, and makes price competition more difficult, while also hampering some producers from breaking into new markets. The Competition Bureau supports recommendations, made by … Read more
As of 2018, more than 1 million Canadian households have chosen an independent provider for their high-speed Internet connection. That’s one of the findings of the Competition Bureau’s study of competition and consumer habits in Canada’s high-speed Internet industry. The study found that the majority of Canadians currently obtain their Internet services from traditional telephone and cable … Read more
The Competition Bureau has published its 2019-2020 Annual Plan: Safeguarding the Future of Competition. The Annual Plan outlines the Bureau’s priorities for the coming year as it focuses its enforcement and promotion efforts on new and emerging issues in Canada’s rapidly growing digital economy. The full report is available online. Call 819-994-5945. Two former executives of engineering firms Cima+ and … Read more
The Competition Bureau announced that it is closing its investigation into competition concerns related to the supply of vaccines for a provincial public immunization program. The bureau began its investigation in response to an allegation that a vaccine manufacturer was trying to restrict off-label use of its product by public health authorities through a provision in … Read more
Competition authorities of the G7 countries and the European Commission released a common understanding highlighting opportunities and challenges raised by the digital economy. The rapid pace of digital innovation continually transforms the global economy and brings unprecedented opportunities for businesses and consumers worldwide. Agreements amongst the G7 competition authorities include: robust competition frameworks, ensurance that competition authorities have the … Read more
The Competition Bureau is inviting feedback on a draft model timing agreement for merger reviews where merging parties raise efficiencies claims that they would like the Commissioner of Competition to consider before taking enforcement action. The purpose of the timing agreement is to ensure that the bureau has the time and information it requires to properly assess the … Read more
Loyalty programs offer points that you can redeem for discounts, gift cards, merchandise and travel. In exchange for the “free” rewards, exclusive offers and other perks for being a loyal shopper, you’ll be asked to provide personal information. Before signing up for a loyalty program, the Competition Bureau offers the following tips: carefully review the terms … Read more
