The Competition Bureau recommends increased clarity in pricing and contract conditions to strengthen the CRTC’s proposed code for Internet services. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-5945.
The Competition Bureau has obtained a court order to advance its ongoing investigation into a deal between Postmedia and Torstar involving the transfer and closure of newspapers in Ontario. The order granted by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice requires one former and five current employees of Torstar to be interviewed under oath by Bureau … Read more
The Competition Bureau announced that it has reached an agreement with La Coop fédérée and Cargill Limited related to LCF’s proposed acquisition of Cargill’s Ontario grain business, retail crop inputs business and 50 per cent equity interest in South West Ag Partners, Inc. The agreement will preserve competition in crop input retailing in specific areas of … Read more
Interim Commissioner of Competition Matthew Boswell met with his American and Mexican counterparts in Mexico City to reinforce the value of cooperation in competition law enforcement within North America. The agency heads discussed areas of common interest, including opportunities for inter-agency cooperation as well as enforcement and advocacy priorities like big data and the digital … Read more
The Competition Bureau has published a draft version of its revised Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines and invites interested parties to provide their comments. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-5945.
The Competition Bureau announced that it has reached an agreement with Linde AG and Praxair, Inc. that resolves competition concerns in Canada related to their proposed merger. The agreement will preserve competition in the supply of specific industrial gases in Canada. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-5945.
Japanese car parts manufacturer INOAC Corporation was fined $1.3 million for its role in an international bid-rigging conspiracy, after pleading guilty before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. A Competition Bureau investigation determined that INOAC entered into illegal agreements with a competing Japanese parts manufacturer. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-5945.
The Competition Bureau launched a consultation to learn about consumer habits in purchasing internet services. As part of its latest market study, the Bureau wants to better understand consumer habits and experiences with Canadian internet providers. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-5945.
The Competition Bureau has concluded its review of the proposed acquisition of Rockwell Collins, Inc. by United Technologies Corporation and issued a No Action Letter to the merging parties. The NAL confirms that the Bureau will not, at this time, challenge the proposed acquisition. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-5945.
The Competition Bureau and the Public Prosecution Service of Canada launched updated Immunity and Leniency Programs that will enhance Canada’s ability to detect, investigate and prosecute unlawful conduct that may violate the criminal provisions of the Competition Act. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-5945.
