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The Government of Canada has recently made a series of important changes to the Competition Act. These changes give us stronger tools to take enforcement action and promote competition -- so that all Canadians can benefit from lower prices, better services, and more choice.
- Significant changes to strengthen the Competition Act become law
On June 20, 2024, important changes to the Competition Act...
- Important amendments to the Competition Act come into effect
Important amendments to the Competition Act became law on...
- Future of Canada's Competition Policy Consultation – What We ...
1. The Role and Functioning of the Competition Act. 2. The...
- The Future of Competition Policy in Canada
With the last comprehensive review of the Competition Act in...
- Significant changes to strengthen the Competition Act become law
Jun 25, 2024 · On June 20, 2024, important changes to the Competition Act became law that strengthen the Competition Bureau’s ability to protect competition and prevent anti-competitive mergers and conduct.
Feb 21, 2022 · In an October 2021 address to Canada’s competition bar, the Commissioner offered a full-throated defence of vigorous competition law enforcement as a key driver of Canada’s post-pandemic economic recovery.
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Important amendments to the Competition Act became law today, strengthening the Competition Bureau’s ability to protect Canadian consumers, businesses and workers from anti-competitive conduct.
June 24, 2022 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau
Competition Bureau will host public information sessions and publish updated guidance for businesses
Important amendments to the Competition Act became law on June 23, 2022, strengthening the Competition Bureau’s ability to protect Canadian consumers, businesses and workers from anti-competitive conduct.
Notably, these amendments:
•increase maximum fines and penalties for those who break the law;
"The amendments coming into effect are an important step in modernizing Canada’s competition law and building a more competitive Canadian economy. The Competition Act applies to all businesses operating in Canada. Going forward, the Competition Bureau will ensure businesses have clarity on how to comply with the law, and predictability with respect to the Bureau’s enforcement of the new provisions."
Matthew Boswell
•The amendments to the Competition Act are part of the Government of Canada’s Budget Implementation Act, 2022 (Bill C-19), which was enacted on June 23, 2022.
The Competition Bureau will actively participate in the Government of Canada’s ongoing review of the Competition Act to further modernize and improve its operation, to the benefit of all Canadians.
•Guide to the 2022 amendments to the Competition Act
Oct 30, 2024 · Modernization of the Competition Act; October 5, 2023. Canada’s Competition Summit. A whole-of-government approach to promoting competition: All levels of government should tailor their policies to maximize the benefits of strong competition; October 26, 2023. Canadian Bar Association. Competition Law Fall Conference
1. The Role and Functioning of the Competition Act. 2. The Role and Functioning of the Competition Bureau. 3. The Effectiveness of Remedies and Private Redress Mechanisms. 4. Challenges of Data and Digital Markets. 5. Other Pro-Competitive Policies. IV. Feedback on Specific Reform Proposals from Stakeholders. Mergers. Notification Rules.
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With the last comprehensive review of the Competition Act in 2007-08, there have been increasing calls to revisit the way this law operates, and how the Government can better protect markets that benefit Canada's economy and its participants.
