International working group launched to share intelligence on potentially anticompetitive conduct impacting global and domestic supply chains
The Canadian Competition Bureau (the “Bureau”) and its Five Eyes counterparts have formed an international working group to share intelligence on potentially anticompetitive conduct impacting global and domestic supply chains in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, New Zealand […]
Federal government announces new policy for investments with Russian ties
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry has issued a policy statement indicating that: any proposed investment by direct or indirect Russian investors, where “net benefit” clearance is required under the Investment Canada Act (the “ICA”) will […]
2022 merger review thresholds
Highlights The 2022 merger review thresholds under the Competition Act (the “CA”) and the Investment Canada Act (the “ICA”) (collectively, the “Thresholds”) are now in full effect until the next annual adjustment. The Thresholds assist in determining whether a proposed […]
Competition Bureau updates competitor collaboration guidelines
On May 6, 2021, the Competition Bureau (the “Bureau”) released its updated Competitor Collaboration Guidelines (the “Guidelines”),[1] providing refined insight into enforcement efforts under the criminal conspiracy (section 45) and civil agreement (section 90.1) provisions of the Competition Act (the “Act”). Tracing its […]
International competition law working group formed to discuss pharmaceutical merger reviews
An international working group has been formed to evaluate the approach of competition law agencies in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe relating to pharmaceutical merger reviews. The working group will consider the following issues: the effects […]
Federal government expands guidelines related to national security reviews
All foreign investments in Canada, regardless of dollar value, are subject to the national security provisions of the Investment Canada Act (the “ICA”), including greenfield investments. On March 25, 2021, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, released […]
Competition Bureau to host The Competition and Growth Summit in June 2021
The Canadian economy is on the road to recovery after experiencing significant economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, including: a decline in gross domestic product: Canada (5.4%)[1] and worldwide (4.9%);[2] an increase in unemployment: Canada (4%), North America (9.2%),[3] […]
Loi sur la concurrence et Loi sur Investissement Canada : De nouveaux seuils sont en vigueur pour l’examen de fusions
Points à retenir Les seuils de 2021 pour l’examen de fusions de la Loi sur la concurrence (la « LC ») et de la Loi sur Investissement Canada (la « LIC ») (collectivement, les « seuils ») sont maintenant en vigueur jusqu’au prochain rajustement annuel. Les seuils […]
