Announcements
To view Bureau announcements before 2008, please visit our Archives section.
May
- May 14, 2013
Competition Bureau Appeals Competition Tribunal Ruling In Toronto Real Estate Board Case - May 2, 2013
Competition Bureau Statement Regarding Samuel, Son & Co. Limited's Acquisition of Wilkinson Steel and Metals Inc.
April
- April 18, 2013
Record $30M Fine Obtained by Competition Bureau Against Japanese Auto Parts Supplier - April 15, 2013
Competition Bureau to Review Competition Tribunal Ruling - April 4, 2013
$5M Fine for a Japanese Supplier of Motor Vehicle Components
March
- March 28, 2013
Individuals Sentenced in Quebec Gas Cartel - March 22, 2013
Quebec Gas Price-Fixers Found Guilty - March 19, 2013
Competition Bureau Statement Regarding The Proposed Acquisition by Leon's of The Brick - March 15, 2013
Competition Bureau Statement Regarding LifeLabs BC's Acquisition of BC Biomedical - March 12, 2013
Competition Bureau Announces its Top 2 on "2 Good 2 B True Day" - March 8, 2013
Notice to the Media - March 8, 2013
Competition Bureau Launches Twitter Account - March 4, 2013
Significant Divestitures in Bell-Astral Merger to Preserve Competition - March 4, 2013
Competition Bureau Improves Access to Little Black Book of Scams
February
- February 28, 2013
Ontario Court of Appeal upholds $500,000 penalty for deceptive marketing scheme - February 28, 2013
Competition Bureau Launches Fraud Prevention Month With Fraud Prevention Forum Partners - February 28, 2013
Competition Bureau Statement Regarding National Oilwell Varco's Acquisition of Robbins & Myers - February 14, 2013
Competition Bureau Statement Regarding The Hillman Companies' Acquisition of H. Paulin and Co. - February 11, 2013
Federal Court of Appeal Decision Clears the Way For Restored Competition in Hazardous Waste Disposal Market - February 11, 2013
Competition Bureau Website To Get Facelift - February 8, 2013
Competition Bureau Statement Regarding the Acquisition of Ally Canada by Royal Bank of Canada - February 6, 2013
Competition Bureau Provides Comments on Wireless Code of Conduct - February 6, 2013
Agreement Reached to Preserve Competition for Waste Disposal Services in Western Quebec
January
December
- December 28, 2012
Guilty Plea in Quebec Gas Cartel - December 20, 2012
Additional Charges Laid in Quebec Sewer Services Cartel - December 20, 2012
Competition Bureau Takes Action to Support Competition in Ontario's Residential Water Heater Market - December 17, 2012
Competition Bureau Statement Regarding Proposed Mergers of Pork Processors and Hog Producers - December 14, 2012
Charges Against Progressive Waste Solutions and BFI Canada Withdrawn - December 7, 2012
Competition Bureau Statement Regarding WESCO Distribution Inc.'s Acquisition of EECOL Electric Corp. - December 7, 2012
Five Individuals Facing Charges for Fraudulent and Misleading Telemarketing Calls - December 6, 2012
Bill Miller Joins Competition Bureau
November
October
September
- September 28, 2012
Irving Oil Charged in Gas Price-Fixing Cartel - September 28, 2012
Competition Bureau coordinates worldwide sweep for online and mobile fraud - September 26, 2012
John Pecman Becomes Interim Commissioner of Competition - September 20, 2012
Competition Bureau Issues Abuse of Dominance Guidelines - September 14, 2012
Competition Bureau Sues Bell, Rogers and Telus for Misleading Consumers: Bureau Seeks Customer Refunds and $31 Million In Penalties - September 11, 2012
Charges Laid Against Waste Services Company for Breaching Consent Agreement - September 10, 2012
Competition Bureau's Case Against Canada's Largest Real Estate Board: Hearing Starts Today
August
- August 31, 2012
Guilty Plea in Sewer Services Cartel - August 31, 2012
Competition Bureau Lays Charges Against an Online Business Directory Scheme
Statement from the Commissioner of Competition Regarding Concerns in the Proposed Acquisition of Astral by BCE Inc.
Court To Resume Hearing Competition Bureau's Case Against Rogers
July
Quebec Court of Appeal upholds search and warrants from 2007 Competition Bureau investigation
Company Pleads Guilty to Bid-rigging of Federal Government Contracts
Competition Bureau Statement Regarding United Technology Corporation's Acquisition of Goodrich Corporation
Korean Air Pleads Guilty to Price-Fixing Conspiracy
Competition Bureau Completes Review of Proposed Maple-TMX Transaction
June
- June 29, 2012
Alberta Man to Stand Trial for Breach of Consent Agreement
Sixth Individual Charged in Ventilation Bid-rigging Scheme in Montreal
Commissioner of Competition to Step Down in September
Guilty Pleas in Quebec Sewer Services Cartel
UPAC and the Competition Bureau of Canada Lay 77 Charges Against 11 Individuals and 9 Companies
Kelley McKinnon Appointed Senior Deputy Commissioner of the Mergers Branch
May
Competition Bureau Successful in Precedent-Setting Merger Challenge
Competition Bureau Alleges Anti-Competitive Conduct by Visa and MasterCard: Hearing Starts Today
Aftermarket Auto Lighting Company Fined $1.5 Million for Price-fixing
Competition Bureau Statement on Bell and Rogers' Acquisition of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
April
Competition Bureau Statement Regarding Cardinal Health's Acquisition of Futuremed
Suncor (Sunoco) Energy Pleads Guilty to Price-Fixing in Belleville, Ontario
Six Guilty Pleas for Fixing Gas Prices in Victoriaville
Bureau Publishes Merger Review Performance Report
Competition Bureau Statement Regarding Chartwell and Health Care REIT's Acquisition of Maestro Retirement Residences
Merger Interpretation Guidelines for Consultation
Competition Bureau Statement Regarding Transcontinental's Acquisition of Quad/Graphics Canada
Sherbrooke Individual Charged in Quebec Gasoline Price-Fixing Cartel
March
Merger Interpretation Guidelines for Consultation
Competition Bureau Issues Revised Abuse of Dominance Guidelines for Comment
Avoid Becoming a Victim of Immigration Fraud, Warn Citizenship and Immigration Canada and Competition Bureau
Competition Bureau Launches The Little Black Book of Scams
Gasoline Companies Plead Guilty to Price-Fixing in Kingston and Brockville, Ontario
Advertising on the Internet — Use of "Fake News Websites"
Competition Bureau Offers Tips to Businesses during Fraud Prevention Month
Individual Fined in Gasoline Price-Fixing Cartel in Thetford Mines
Alison Tait Appointed Deputy Commissioner of Civil Matters Branch at the Competition Bureau
Competition Bureau's Tips to Protect against Fraud
Competition Bureau Secures Over $9 Million and Money Back to Victims for Business Scam
Competition Bureau Fighting Fraud
February
January
Seven Sentenced for Fixing Gas Prices in Thetford Mines
New Media Relations Phone Line for the Competition Bureau
Competition Bureau Publishes Revised Merger Review Process Guidelines
Individual Sentenced in Quebec Gasoline Price-Fixing Cartel
Competition Bureau Sends Signal to Price-Fixers with $12.5 Million Fine
November
October
September
Deceptive telemarketer rings up 2-year prison sentence
Criminal Charges Laid in a Competition Bureau Telemarketing Case
Competition Bureau Requires Maker of Nivea to Correct Inaccurate Public Statements Related to Nivea Consent Agreement
Competition Bureau Requires Maker of Nivea to Reimburse Customers for Misleading Claims
Competition Bureau Releases Ex-Post Assessment of the Self-Regulated Professions Study
August
July
June
Competition Bureau Reaches Agreement with Bell Canada Requiring Bell to Pay $10 Million for Misleading Advertising
Competition Bureau Issues Draft Revised Merger Enforcement Guidelines for Comment
Competition Bureau Seeks to Block Joint Venture between Air Canada and United Continental
Two Individuals Plead Guilty in Quebec Gasoline Price-Fixing Cartel
May
March
February
January
December
Charges Laid in Residential Construction Bid-Rigging Scheme in Montreal
Competition Bureau Challenges Visa and MasterCard's Anti-competitive Rules
Competition Bureau Approves Remaining Divestitures in Waste Services Merger
Competition Bureau Requires Whirlpool to Reimburse Customers for Misleading Rebate Program
November
October
Cargolux Pleads Guilty in Air Cargo Price-fixing Conspiracy
Embraco North America Inc. Pleads Guilty to Price-Fixing Conspiracy
Final Agreement Paves Way for More Competition in Canada's Real Estate Market
Competition Bureau Releases Updated Merger Guidance Documents
Lisa Campbell Appointed Deputy Commissioner of Fair Business Practices Branch
Competition Bureau Approves Divestitures in Waste Services Merger
September
Competition Bureau Reaches Agreement in Principle in Real Estate Case
Update: Alberta man sentenced in GST refund fraud under Competition Act
Competition Bureau Publishes Final Leniency Program
Competition Bureau Revises Two Bulletins to Reflect Amendments to the Competition Act
Competition Bureau Requires Remedy in Coca-Cola Acquisition
Social Media Sites Targeted by Competition Bureau in International Sweep
Competition Bureau to Consult on Merger Enforcement Guidelines
August
July
Competition Bureau Requires Divestitures in Teva/ratiopharm Merger
Alberta man convicted of GST refund fraud under Competition Act
Competition Bureau Plays Key Role in Ending Scam Targeting Economically Vulnerable Victims
Competition Bureau Takes Action Against Spa Retailers For False Energy Efficiency Claims
Competition Bureau Requires Divestitures in Herbicide Merger
Criminal Charges Laid by Competition Bureau in Gas Price-Fixing Case
June
May
Competition Bureau Issues Draft Fee and Service Standards Handbook for Merger-Related Matters for Comment
Clean Harbors Fulfills Terms of Consent Agreement
Guilty Plea Highlights Work of Alberta Partnership Against Cross-Border Fraud
Competition Bureau Confirms Enforcement Approach to new Guidelines on "Made in Canada" and "Product of Canada" Claims
Commissioner of Competition and Director of Public Prosecutions Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Reitmans Agrees to Correct Misleading Smart Set Promotion
Solvay Chemicals Fined $2.5 Million for its Role in a Price-Fixing Conspiracy
Competition Bureau Warns Against Deceptive Business Directories
April
Competition Bureau Announces that GST No Longer Charged for Advance Ruling Certificates
Paul Collins Appointed Senior Deputy Commissioner of Mergers
Directors of Infotel Charged With Deceptive Telemarketing
Major Clothing Retailer Agrees to Correct Misleading Gift Card Promotions
Beware of Online Scammers
March
Competition Bureau Responds to Revised Real Estate Rules
Media Advisory: Fraud Prevention Month - Interview Opportunity with Commissioner of Competition Bureau
New Laws for Competitor Agreements
International Remedy Resolves Canadian Concerns in Danaher Acquisition of MDS
2010 Merger Notification Transaction-Size Threshold
February
Employment Opportunity Scam Nets Jail Term
March is Fraud Prevention Month: Learn How to Protect Yourself
Notifiable Transactions Regulations Come into Force
Commissioner of Competition Announces Decision in Response to Interac's Request to Vary Consent Order
Competition Bureau Seeks to Prohibit Anti-competitive Real Estate Rules
January
March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada and around the world!
Bamboo Labelling and Advertising
Company Pleads Guilty to Bid-Rigging in Quebec City
Competition Bureau Requires Divestitures by Ticketmaster-Live Nation to Promote Competition
Competition Bureau Reaches Further Agreements with Hot Tub Retailers on Unsupported Claims
December
Competition Bureau Issues Final Competitor Collaboration Guidelines
Competition Bureau Publishes Guidelines on "Product of Canada" and "Made in Canada" Claims for Non-food Products
Competition Bureau Approves Husky's Expansion in Southern Ontario
Toronto Company Receives Record $15 Million Fine
Cogeco Clarifies Advertising Regarding the Speed of its Internet Services
Competition Bureau launches RSS news feed
Are You Getting the Real Deal?
Understand Rebate Promotions Before You Buy
Avoid the Gift of Fraud and Other Unplanned Expenses!
Tenth Individual Sentenced in Quebec Price-Fixing Cartel
November
Quebec Gas Cartel Update
Competition Bureau Investigation Leads to Guilty Pleas for Deceptive Telemarketing Practices
Competition Bureau Participates in International Internet Sweep
Prison Sentence in Mass Marketing Fraud Case Highlights the Work of the Atlantic Partnership Against Cross-border Fraud
Resort Company Penalized for Running Misleading Contests
Jeanne Pratt Appointed Special Legal Advisor to Commissioner of Competition
Competition Bureau Requires National Phone Card Supplier to Pay Refunds and Penalty
Consumers Warned Against Buying Fraudulent H1N1 Flu Virus Products Online
Competition Bureau Secures Remedy for Agrium's Proposed Acquisition of CF Industries
October
British Airways Pleads Guilty in Air Cargo Price-fixing Conspiracy
Competition Bureau Resolves Issues in Merger of Merck and Schering-Plough
Ninth Individual Sentenced in Quebec Price-Fixing Cartel
Federal Court of Appeal Rules that Career Management Firm Misled Vulnerable Job Seekers
Competition Bureau Requires Significant Divestitures in Merger of Pfizer and Wyeth
Brampton Man Sentenced to 3 ½ Years in Prison for Job Opportunity Scam
September
August
July
Competition Bureau Requires Divestiture in Consent Agreement with Clean Harbors
Deceptive Telemarketer Receives Jail Time
Competition Bureau Acts to Preserve Competition in Suncor / Petro-Canada Merger
Competition Bureau Issues Draft Enforcement Guidelines relating to "Product of Canada" and "Made in Canada" Claims for Comment
Fourth Guilty Plea in Air Cargo Price-Fixing Conspiracy
June
Air Carriers Plead Guilty to Price-Fixing Conspiracy
Competition Bureau Cracks Down on Unsupported Energy Savings Claims
Competition Bureau Applauds New Brunswick Move to Permit Self-regulation of Dental Hygienists
Competition Bureau obtains court order against the Saskatchewan Roofing Contractors Association
Four Companies Agree to Pay a Fine of $725,000 for Engaging in Deceptive Telemarketing Activities
Competition Bureau Cracks Down on Joint Abuse of Dominance by Waste Companies
Amendments to the Competition Act: The Competition Bureau Holds Information Sessions and Technical Consultations
Individual Pleads Guilty to Rigging Bids for a Government of Canada Contract
International Competition Network moves forward with a new Chair and new challenges
Operation Mirage — Competition Bureau Launches Its Largest-ever Crackdown on Deceptive Telemarketing
May
April
March
Competition Bureau Seeks Comments on Draft Information Bulletin on Consumer Rebate Promotions
Art Supplies Chain Resolves Competition Bureau Concerns Over Sale Prices
Sixth individual pleads guilty in Quebec gasoline cartel case
Furniture Chain Cancels Rebate Promotion to Resolve Competition Bureau Concerns
Competition Bureau Seeks Comments on Draft Sentencing and Leniency Bulletin
Draft Merger Review Process Guidelines Issued for Comment
More guilty pleas in Quebec Gasoline Cartel Case
Budget Implementation Act Receives Royal Assent
Competition Bureau Calls on Textile Dealers to Accurately Label Textile Articles Derived from Bamboo
March Is Fraud Prevention Month Visit Your Local Library!
Moores clarifies advertising to resolve Competition Bureau concerns
Competition Bureau Publishes Bulletin on Efficiencies in Merger Review
Hard economic times can be boom times for scammers
February
Competition Bureau Announces Results of XL-Lakeside Merger Review
Hard Economic Times Can Be Boom Times for Scammers
Court Sends Warning to Fraudulent Marketers Targeting Foreign Residents
Competition Bureau Obtains Prohibition Orders Against School Bus Operators
Competition Bureau Takes Action Against Unproven Cancer Treatment Sold Online
Applying a quality mark to precious metal jewellery? Don't forget to include the necessary registered trade-mark
Competition Bureau Announces Charges Against Companies Accused of Rigging Bids for Government of Canada Contracts
January
Competition Bureau Clears Dow Chemical's Acquisition of Rohm and Haas
Competition Bureau Completes Review of Labatt's Acquisition of Lakeport
Competition Bureau Seeks Comments on Abuse of Dominance Guidelines
Adam Fanaki Becomes Acting Senior Deputy Commissioner of Competition, Mergers Branch
Melanie Aitken Becomes Interim Commissioner of Competition
December
November
Major Savings Available on Generic Drug Spending Through More Competition, Competition Bureau Study Finds
Notice to the Media
Akzo Nobel Chemicals International BV Fined $3.15 Million for its Role in an International Cartel
Quebec Construction Companies Charged with Bid—rigging Following Competition Bureau Investigation
Google Inc. Terminates Advertising Agreement with Yahoo! Inc. in Canada
October
August
ICBC Policies Reviewed by Competition Bureau
Report on Section 11 Orders Under Competition Act Released
Competition Bureau Publishes Updated Bulletin on Corporate Compliance Programs
Competition Bureau Seeks Comments on Draft Trade Associations Bulletin
Competition Bureau Seeks Public Comments on Draft Bulletin on Efficiencies in Merger Review
July
Canadian Scammers Extradited to the U.S. Receive Lengthy Prison Sentences
Competition Bureau Publishes Enforcement Guidelines on Predatory Pricing
Competition Bureau Cautions Winnipeg Businesses Signing Commercial Waste Removal Contracts
Air Canada Responds to Competition Bureau Concerns by Clarifying Baggage Fees
June
May
Competition Bureau Partners with U.S. Law Enforcement in Operation Tele-PHONEY
Competition Tribunal Imposes Terms of Order Against Imperial Manufacturing Group
Competition Bureau - "Closing the Net on Cross-Border Anticompetitive Activity" - Competition Bureau Signs Cooperation Arrangement with Competition Agencies in Brazil
Competition Bureau Reaches Consent Agreement with Superior Plus to Divest Propane Assets in Newfoundland
Fraudulent Cheque Scammer Receives Jail Time Following Competition Bureau and Toronto Strategic Partnership Action
April
Jail Sentence for Deceptive Telemarketer
Competition Bureau Seeks Comments on Draft Sentencing and Leniency Bulletin
Competition Bureau Publishes Bulletin on Sections 15 and 16 of the Competition Act
Competition Bureau Reaches Consent Agreement with Superior Plus to Divest Propane Assets in Newfoundland
Competition authorities from around the world send clear message on convergence
Global competition experts meet to discuss further co-operation
Correction: Competition Bureau investigation leads to criminal charges related to deceptive telemarketing operations
Competition Bureau Invites Feedback on its Updated Draft Bulletin on Corporate Compliance Programs
Competition Bureau Launches New Online Bid-Rigging Prevention Tool
Competition Bureau obtains prohibition order against two bio-insecticide and insect control service companies
Cracking Down on Cross-Border Scams
Competition Bureau Seeks Comments on the Draft Multi-level Marketing and Scheme of Pyramid Selling Information Bulletin
March
Consumers and businesses should be vigilant year-round in the fight against fraud
NHL Ownership Transfer and Relocation Policies Reviewed by Competition Bureau
Competition Bureau Applauds New Report on Counterfeit Checks and Money Orders
Competition Bureau provides the FACTs on Fraud targeting SMEs and NPOs
Competition Bureau investigation leads to criminal charges related to deceptive telemarketing operations
Project False Hope Unveiled
Competition Bureau Launches Study Into Dentistry Profession
Atlantic Canadians tell scammers to Fraud Off!
Competition Bureau announces launch of Fifth Annual Fraud Prevention Month
Expert Appointed To Advise on Section 11 Process
February
January
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