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Information Notices
- [+] Information Notices 2008
- ICBC Policies Reviewed by Competition Bureau
- Report on Section 11 Orders Under Competition Act Released
- Competition Bureau Seeks Public Comments on Draft Bulletin on Efficiencies in Merger Review
- 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
- Competition Bureau Publishes Bulletin on Abuse of Dominance in the Telecommunications Industry
- Competition Bureau Partners with U.S. Law Enforcement in Operation Tele-PHONEY
- Competition Tribunal Imposes Terms of Order Against Imperial Manufacturing Group
- 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 Invites Feedback on its Updated Draft Bulletin on Corporate Compliance Programs
- Competition Bureau Launches New Online Bid-rigging Prevention Tool
- Competition Bureau Seeks Comments on the Multi-level Marketing and Scheme of Pyramid Selling Information Bulletin
- Competition Bureau Launches Study Into Dentistry Profession
- Expert Appointed To Advise on Section 11 Process
- Cross-Border Enforcement Action Helping Businesses and Consumers
- [+] Information Notices 2007
- Adam Fanaki Appointed Special Counsel to the Commissioner of Competition
- Commissioner of Competition Appoints Special Economic Advisor
- Competition Bureau and European Commission Move Towards Greater Cooperation
- Competition Bureau Announces Collaboration Accord With Canadian Bar Association
- Competition Bureau Publishes Bulletin on Immunity
- Competition Bureau Publishes Consent Agreement Template For Mergers
- Competition Bureau Publishes Post-Merger Review Study
- Competition Bureau Publishes Revised Bulletin on Confidentiality
- Competition Bureau Seeks Comments on Environmental Claims Publication
- Competition Bureau Seeks Comments On Amending The Textile Labelling And Advertising Regulations
- Competition Bureau Seeks Comments on Predatory Pricing Enforcement Guidelines
- Competition Bureau Wins Award
- Draft Information Bulletin: Sections 15 and 16 of the Competition Act
- Independent Report on Dynamic Efficiencies in Mergers Published
- Media Advisory
- Notice to the Media
- Supreme Court Confirms Approach to Abuse of Dominance Cases
- Who Can You Trust Online? Competition Bureau Collaborates on International Internet Sweep
- [+] Information Notices 2006
- Attorney General Of Canada Challenges Court Decision in St. John’s Taxi Case
- Competition Bureau's Concerns About Advertising of Flights Into Toronto Island Airport Resolved
- Competition Bureau Consults on its Immunity Program
- Competition Bureau fine-tunes BBM-Nielsen merger
- Competition Bureau invites feedback to update its Bulletin on Corporate Compliance Programs
- Competition Bureau Participates in Worldwide Blitz on Hidden Traps Online
- Competition Bureau Publishes Bulletin on Merger Remedies
- Competition Bureau Seeks Public Comment on its Draft Bulletin on the Abuse of Dominance in Telecommunications
- Competition Bureau Signs Cooperation Arrangement with the Korean Fair Trade Commission
- Competition Bureau Submits Comments in Commercial Radio Policy Review
- Competition Bureau supports Alberta decision to allow greater competition in dental hygiene services
- Competition Bureau supports Real Estate Council of Alberta decision to end restrictions on cash rebates and referral fees
- Fabutan agrees to stop promoting unproven health benefits of indoor tanning
- Going out of Business - Again!
- GST-HST Reduced Rates
- International Remedies Resolve Canadian Issues in Boston Scientific, Guidant Merger
- Law Enforcement Authorities Come Together to Fight Fraud
- Man Jailed for Mass Marketing Fraud Charges
- Need to Pay to Claim a Prize? It could be a scam!
- World competition agencies release new report on telecommunications sector
- [+] Information Notices 2005
- Atlantic Partnership – Combatting Cross-Border Fraud
- Beef Merger Can Proceed Following Bureau Scrutiny
- Bureau Files Comments to Telecommunications Review Panel
- Bureau Proposes Competition Analysis for Deregulating Local Telephone
- Bureau Welcomes Professor Tim Brennan as new T. D. MacDonald Chair
- Check the Price! You may get more than you bargained for!
- Commissioner appoints advisory panel on efficiencies
- Competition Bureau Clarifies its Role in Private Access Cases
- Competition Bureau’s Concerns Resolved in Procter & Gamble’s Acquisition of Gillette
- Competition Bureau Implements Policy for Greater Transparency
- Competition Bureau Joins Federal Trade Commission in Educating Consumers About Internet Weight-Loss Scams
- Competition Bureau participates in worldwide blitz on scams and spam
- Competition Bureau Releases Report on Consultations with International Competition Authorities
- Competition Bureau Revises Responses to Frequently Asked Questions on Immunity Program
- Competition Bureau Seeks Public Comment on its Regulated Conduct Bulletin
- Competition Bureau Seeks Comments On Draft Merger Remedy Bulletin
- Competition Bureau Seeks Public Comment on its
- Competition Bureau to Draft New Bulletin on the Regulated Conduct Defence
- February is Fraud Awareness Month
- Manitoba's top 10 scam list
- Melanie Aitken Appointed as Assistant Deputy Commissioner in Mergers Branch
- [+] Information Notices 2004
- Acquisition of John Hancock Subsidiary Maritime Life by Manulife Financial Corporation Receives Government Approval
- Beware of Bogus Jewellery Appraisal Values
- Cashable Vouchers? No Guarantee
- Competition Bureau Concludes Inquiry into Snow Crab Processing in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Canada and the U.S. Sign Cooperation Agreement on Competition Law Enforcement
- Competition Bureau clarifies enforcement approach in the airline industry
- Competition Bureau develops closer international ties in the fight against cross-border fraud and deception
- Competition Bureau Issues Revised Merger Enforcement Guidelines
- Competition Bureau responds to complaints over insurance premiums
- Competition Bureau Responds to Complaint Over Alleged Misuse of Canada's Drug Patent Rules
- Competition Bureau responds to complaint regarding Canadian Olympic broadcasting rights
- Competition Bureau Seeks Public Comment on its Merger Enforcement Guidelines
- Competition Bureau will not challenge Sony-BMG Joint Venture
- Competition Bureau, Vancouver Police Department and Federal Trade Commission Create Vancouver Strategic Alliance to Combat Deceptive Marketing Practices
- Competition Review Clears Merger of Printing and Publishing Firms in Atlantic Canada
- Consultations Report Published on Proposed Changes to the Competition Act
- Consultations on the Information Bulletin on the Regulated Conduct Defence
- Consultations on the Treatment of Efficiencies under the Competition Act
- Court Upholds Renewed Competition for Jarred Baby Food
- Divestiture of Ridge Landfill Resumes
- Food Processors Can Merge Following Competition Review
- Hold Separate Agreement filed in Riverside-Tolko Merger
- Professor Zhiqi Chen Returns as T.D. MacDonald Chair
- Randall Hofley Appointed as Special Counsel to the Commissioner of Competition
- Rogers-Microcell Merger Clears Bureau Scrutiny
- Special Constable Status Granted to Competition Law Officers
- Waste Management Must Sell Ridge Landfill
- Work-At-Home Business Opportunities: Do Your Homework Before Working From Home
- [+] Information Notices 2003
- Acquisition of Canada Life by Great-West Lifeco Inc. Receives Government Approval
- Alcan's Offer for Pechiney Cleared by the Competition Bureau
- Bayer AG Fulfils Competition Bureau Requirements to Divest Assets
- Bringing Down the Barriers to Effective Enforcement on Cross-Border Health Fraud
- Bureau Resolves Competition Concerns With Medical Equipment Merger
- Bureau Welcomes New T.D. MacDonald Chair in Industrial Economics
- Canada-Mexico Cooperation Agreement on Competition Law Enforcement Comes into Force
- Competition Bureau concludes examination of the distribution agreement for the Rolling Stones new DVD
- Competition Bureau Concludes Nova Scotia Snow Crab Inquiry
- Competition Bureau Concludes Winnipeg Commercial Waste Markets Investigation
- Competition Bureau Endorses Jewellery Industry Guidelines
- Competition Bureau Participates in Boiler-Room Takedown
- Competition Bureau Releases Information Bulletin on Private Access to the Competition Tribunal
- Competition Bureau Releases Information Bulletin on the Application of the Competition Act to Representations on the Internet
- Competition Bureau Responds to Complaints Regarding Supply of Canadian-Based Internet Pharmacies
- Competition Bureau Seeks Comments on Draft Guidelines: Deceptive Notice of Winning a Prize Provision (Section 53 of the Competition Act)
- Competition Bureau Seeks Public Comment on its Bank Merger Enforcement Guidelines
- Competition Bureau warns association members to be cautious when renewing their memberships
- Competition Bureau Will Not Appeal Latest Decision in Superior Propane Case
- Fording Coal Merger Passes Bureau Scrutiny
- IKO Industries Ltd. Modifies its Loyalty Program Following Competition Bureau Investigation
- Konrad von Finckenstein appointed to the Federal Court of Canada
- Release of Conference Board of Canada Report
- Revision to the Fee and Service Standards Handbook
- Special Constable Status Granted to Competition Law Officers
- Special Constable Status Granted to Competition Law Officers
- Special Constable Status Granted to Ontario Region Competition Law Officers
- The Competition Bureau discontinues its inquiry into the Quebec beer industry
- Threshold and Fees for Merger Notification to Increase and Written Opinions to Become Binding on Commissioner of Competition on April 1, 2003
- [+] Information Notices 2002
- Acquisition of Clarica by Sun Life Receives Government Approval
- Agricore United Ordered To Provide Vancouver Port Terminal Access Pending Upcoming Tribunal Hearing
- Bill C-23 Approved by House and Senate: Next Step Royal Assent
- Commissioner of Competition to Chair International Merger Forum at La Conférence de Montréal
- Competition Bureau Releases Information Bulletin on the Regulated Conduct Defence
- Competition Bureau Discontinues Inquiry into Motion Pictures Industry
- Competition Bureau Responds to Jetsgo Complaint Regarding Air Canada-Québec Agreement
- Competition Bureau Seeks comments on a proposed Voluntary Code of Conduct for Authenticating Canadian Diamond Claims Response Form
- Competition Bureau seeks comments on a proposed Voluntary Code of Conduct for Authenticating Canadian Diamond Claims
- Competition Bureau investigation leads to conspiracy and bid-rigging charges against Toronto chlorine suppliers
- Competition Bureau Releases Interpretation Bulletin on Abuse of Dominance in the Canadian Grocery Sector
- Competition Bureau Invites Comments on its Strategic Alliances Bulletin
- Competition Bureau Participates in
- Competition Bureau Participates in International Internet Sweep Day
- Competition Bureau part of award-winning partnership targeting international scams
- Competition Bureau Seeks Comments on Draft Enforcement Guidelines: Illegal Trade Practices
- Competition Bureau Seeks Comments on Fee Increase Proposal and Proposed Threshold Increase for Merger Notification
- Competition Bureau Obtains Undertakings to Resolve Concerns in Cendant Acquisition of Budget Rent a Car
- Competition Tribunal Orders Canadian Divestitures in Bayer’s Acquisition of Aventis CropScience
- Consumers Should Take Precautions When Purchasing Prepaid Long Distance Phone Cards
- Deceptive telemarketing of office supplies
- Diageo plc Completes Divestiture of Canadian Whisky Brand As Required by the Competition Bureau
- Enhancing Cooperation with Japan on Competition Law Enforcement
- Government Responds to Industry Committee Report On Canada's Competition Regime
- Government Review of Lawful Access Laws Includes the Competition Act
- House of Commons Committee's Report
- Special Provincial Constable Status Granted to Competition Law Officers
- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) praises Canada's regulatory reforms and encourages sustained momentum
- Special Constable Status Granted to Competition Law Officers
- Special Constable Status Granted to Competition Law Officers
- Variation to Consent Order Expands Access to the Interac Network
- [+] Information Notices 2001
- Bureau Concludes Examination Concerning Glyphosate-Based Herbicides
- Bureau Concludes Examination Concerning Cooperative Advertising Policies in the Canadian CD Market
- Canadian Competition Policy: Preparing for the Future
- Canada - Costa Rica Agreement Could Provide Framework for Competition Policy in FTAA
- Competition Bureau Signs Cooperation Arrangement With Chilean Competition Agency
- Competition Bureau Seeks Comments on Draft Enforcement Guidelines: The Abuse of Dominance Provisions (Sections 78 and 79 of the Competition Act) as Applied to the Retail Grocery Industry
- Competition Bureau Submits Comments on Telecommunications Price Cap Review
- Competition Bureau Participates in Launch of "International Competition Network"
- Competition Bureau Investigation Leads to Price Maintenance Charge Against Regina Petroleum Supplier
- Competition Bureau will not Challenge Acquisition of Anadime Corporation by Newalta Corporation
- Competition Bureau Seeks Comments on New Environmental Labelling and Advertising Guidelines
- Competition Bureau Releases Merger Review Benchmarking and Performance Reports
- Competition Bureau invites comments on its draft guide to compliance with the Competition Act when advertising on the Internet
- Competition Tribunal decision protects competition for waste disposal in the Greater Toronto Area and Chatham-Kent
- Criminal Charges Laid Against Montreal-Based Telemarketing Companies
- New Pet Food Labelling and Advertising Guide for Dog and Cat Food Introduced by Joint Industry and Government Working Group
- The Joint Offer by Bell Globemedia Inc. and Cogeco Inc. does not contravene the Competition Act
- Warning to Businesses Concerning Mail Solicitations
- [+] Information Notices 2000
- 60 Day Sale Period for Canadian Regional Airlines Limited
- Airline Regulations Come Into Force
- Canadian, Australian and New Zealand Cooperation Arrangement
- Charges laid in Montreal Area snow removal conspiracy
- Commissioner of Competition Welcomes Report on the Public Consultation on Legislative Changes to the Competition Act and the Competition Tribunal Act
- Competition Bureau Concludes Price Increases of July 1999 Due to Market Forces
- Competition Bureau Files Application for Consent Order Regarding Divestiture of TQS by Quebecor
- Competition Bureau Finds Competitive Market Forces Determine Commission Rates Paid to Travel Agents on International Flights
- Competition Bureau Launches New Draft Immunity Information Bulletin
- Competition Bureau Releases Information Bulletin on the Immunity Program Under the Competition Act
- Competition Bureau Releases Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines
- Competition Bureau Releases Draft Guideline On Pet Food Labelling and Advertising
- Competition Bureau Launches New Draft Immunity Information Bulletin
- Competition Bureau Seeks Comments on Draft Intellectual Property Guidelines
- Competition Bureau Seeks Comments on Draft Abuse of Dominance Guidelines
- Competition Bureau Seeks Comments on "Made in Canada" Claims Relating to Diamonds
- Competition Driving Changes in the Saskatchewan Grain Handling Industry
- Competition Bureau Concludes There Is No Evidence To Support Allegations Against Gasoline Suppliers In Conception Bay South, Newfoundland
- Competition Bureau Discontinues Inquiry of Monsanto Regarding Agricultural Herbicide
- Competition Bureau Warns Fashion Clothing Suppliers - Price Maintenance Will Not Be Tolerated
- Consent Order registered against Gestion Professionnelle to cease marketing of an anticorrosion device
- Final Version of the Notifiable Transactions and Advance Ruling Certificates Under the Competition Act: Procedures Guide
- Gasoline Prices in Kenora, Ontario
- Interwood Addresses Competition Bureau Concerns Regarding Auto Starter
- Low Gasoline Prices in the Greater Vancouver Market are the Result of Vigorous Competition
- Montreal-based Telemarketing Company pleads guilty to criminal charges under the Competition Act
- No Charges Laid Against Van Lines
- Preliminary Inquiry Commenced in the Sherbrooke Gasoline Case
- Proposed Acquisition of Blue Circle by Lafarge
- Proposed Merger of Toronto-Dominion Bank and Canada Trust
- Publication of Conformity Continuum Information Bulletin
- Public Consultation on Legislative Changes to the Competition Act and the Competition Tribunal Act
- Publication of Merger Notifiable Transactions Interpretation Guidelines
- Regulated Conduct Defence Applies to Issuance of Taxi Licenses - Allegations of Conspiracy Unsubstantiated
- Revised Deadlines for the Public Consultation on Legislative Changes to the Competition Act and the Competition Tribunal Act
- Variation of Consent Order re the Interac Association approved by the Competition Tribunal
- [+] Information Notices 1999
- $700,000 In Fines Paid by Roquette Frères for International Conspiracy Under the Competition Act
- Alberta Crown Timber Case Goes To Trial
- Application for Interim Order filed under the Competition Act Against Universal Payphone Systems Inc.
- Charges Laid Against a Gasoline Supplier and Retailers In the Sherbrooke, Quebec Area
- Competition Bureau Finds No Evidence to Support Allegations of Anti-Competitive Behaviour in Chatham Ontario Gasoline Market
- Competition Bureau Discontinues Inquiry into Mycom Canada Ltd. and a Former Employee for Alleged Violation of the Competition Act
- Competition Bureau Finds No Lack of Competition In Saskatchewan Gasoline Industry
- Competition Bureau Finds No Lack of Competition In The Auto Body Repair Industry
- Competition Bureau Seeks Further Order Against Universal Payphone Systems Inc.
- Competition Bureau and CRTC Interface
- Competition Bureau Discontinues Seal Meat Inquiry
- Consent Order Sought from Competition Tribunal in Tobacco Case
- Criminal Charges Laid Against Montreal-based Telemarketers
- Draft Intellectual Property Guidelines
- Jeweller pleads guilty and pays fine for under-karating Gold Jewellery
- Lafarge Completes Divestiture of Portland Cement Terminal
- More Charges Laid in Bid-rigging Conspiracy in Metro Toronto Area
- New title for the Head of the Competition Bureau
- No Evidence Found of Collusion Between Canada's Major Airlines
- Publication of Information Bulletins
- Public Release of the VanDuzer Report
- Recent Amendments to the Competition Act
- Restructuring of the Canadian Stock Exchanges
- Telemarketing Operation Fined a Record $300,000 Under the Competition Act For Scamming Thousands of Victims
- The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) Removes Restrictive Provision from Agreements with Repair Shops
- The Competition Bureau Completes Review of the Acquisition by Pearson plc of the Educational and Reference Business of Viacom International Inc.
- The Competition Bureau has completed its review of Sun Media Corporation - Torstar Corporation - Quebecor Inc. transactions
- Warning to consumers - Be a smart shopper when buying jewellery, check all the facts
- Warning to Consumers - Scratch and Win Promotions Can Be Misleading
- Y2K Advisory
- [+] Information Notices 1998
- British Columbia Portland Cement Merger Settled
- Canada - EU Competition Policy Agreement Initialed
- Competition Bureau commences process to review proposed merger of Royal Bank and Bank of Montreal
- Competition Bureau Releases Computer Software pamphlet
- Competition Bureau Starts Consultations on Draft of the Merger Enforcement Guidelines as Applied to a Bank Merger
- Competition Bureau Warns Consumers About
- Competition Tribunal Issues Revised Divestiture Order in Southam Inc., Lower Mainland Publishing Ltd. et al. Case
- Director Decides to Discontinue Regina Real Estate Inquiry
- Director Does Not Challenge the Luscar Acquisition of Manalta
- Southam Inc. Makes An Application to the Competition Tribunal
- The Federal Court of Canada issues a consent prohibition order against three companies
- Oak Street Flour Mill Sold to Cereal Foods Canada, Inc.
Competition Bureau Invites Feedback on its Updated Draft Bulletin on Corporate Compliance Programs
The Competition Bureau is seeking comments from the business and legal community on its updated draft Bulletin on Corporate Compliance Program