The Competition Bureau has obtained a second court order to advance an investigation into conduct by the Quebec Professional Association for Real Estate Brokers and its subsidiary, Société Centris, related to real estate data sharing restrictions. The full release is available online. Contact media-cb-bc@cb-bc.gc.ca. The Competition Bureau has obtained court orders to gather information to advance … Read more
The Competition Bureau is taking legal action against Canada’s Wonderland Company for advertising park tickets and a variety of other items at a lower price than what consumers actually have to pay online. The Bureau alleges that Wonderland is advertising prices that do not include a mandatory fixed fee of $0.99, $6.99, $8.99, or $9.99. The … Read more
The Competition Bureau has obtained a court order to advance an investigation into Express Scripts Canada, a company that provides prescription drug claim processing services and other services for insurance providers and pharmacists. The company also operates four mail-order pharmacies across Canada, except for Quebec. The full release is available online. Contact media-cb-bc@cb-bc.gc.ca.
On March 28, the Competition Bureau announced that the filing fee for merger reviews will increase from $86,358.76 to $88,690.45, effective April 1, 2025. The increase is a result of an annual adjustment described in the Service Fees Act. The full release is available online. Contact media-cb-bc@cb-bc.gc.ca.
Pavex Ltd. will pay $150,000 for entering into illegal agreements with competitors through a former employee. The agreements allocated territories for paving contracts awarded by the ministère des Transports du Québec. The full release is available online. Contact media-cb-bc@cb-bc.gc.ca.
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, the Competition Bureau and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, are teaming up again this March to fight fraud for the 21st edition of Fraud Prevention Month. This year’s campaign will focus on impersonation fraud, one of the fastest growing forms of fraud. The full release is available online. Contact media@antifraudcentre.ca.
Commissioner of Competition Matthew Boswell and Chief Executive Sarah Cardell of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that aims to strengthen cooperation between the agencies. The signing took place at the CMA offices in London, U.K. Through the MOU, the Competition Bureau and CMA will meet on a regular … Read more
On Feb. 5, five contractors in Brandon, Manitoba, pleaded guilty before the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench for conspiring to divide up social housing refurbishment contracts among themselves. They each pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy under section 45 of the Competition Act. They were ordered to pay a combined amount of $196,000 in fines. … Read more
The Competition Bureau published a report titled Consultation on Artificial Intelligence and Competition: What We Heard following its consultation on artificial intelligence (AI) and competition. The report outlines key themes and considerations raised during the consultation, and notes four key takeaways: There is rapidly evolving advancement in all parts of AI technology, from AI inputs and foundational models to end products … Read more
Following a Competition Bureau investigation, Empire Company Limited has agreed to remove a property control that restricted retail grocery store competition in Crowsnest Pass, Alta. The full release is available online. Contact media-cb-bc@cb-bc.gc.ca.
