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- The Government of Canada has amended the federal Competition Act, Canada’s consolidated antitrust statute, to criminalize wage-fixing and no-poach agreements between employers, effective 23 June 2023. The criminal prohibition will apply to all employers, and is not limited only to those in competing sectors or industries.
Jun 25, 2024 · Important amendments to the Competition Act became law on June 20, 2024, following Royal Assent of Bill C- 59, the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023. The Government of Canada has made these changes as a part of its modernization of Canada’s competition regime.
- Important amendments to the Competition Act come into effect
Important amendments to the Competition Act became law on...
- Important amendments to the Competition Act come into effect
2 days ago · The Competition Act of 1986 (“1986 Act”) updated Canada’s approach to much of competition law, with the notable exception of the provisions regarding price-fixing. That section, S. 45 in the ...
The Government of Canada has made these amendments to the Competition Act as a part of the ongoing modernization of Canada’s competition regime. This guide provides an overview of these changes, including in the areas of market studies, merger reviews, collaborations between firms, and abuse of dominance.
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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
Nov 7, 2024 · The Competition Act (the Act) has various provisions to protect Canadians from mergers and restrictive trade practices that harm competition among firms. The Act was amended on December 15, 2023, and June 20, 2024. These amendments made changes to the provisions around mergers and restrictive trade practices, as well as other provisions.
Jun 21, 2024 · With its passage, Bill C-59 implements a number of important amendments into the Competition Act (the “Act”) that will have a significant impact on Canada’s business environment. This bulletin summarizes the key amendments implemented through Bill C-59.
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Apr 13, 2023 · Starting in June 2023, it will be unlawful for unaffiliated employers to agree with each other to fix, maintain, decrease or control salaries, wages or terms and conditions of employment of their employees. Employers should begin treating employment terms and operational policies as competitively sensitive information.
