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Tag Archives: Canadian Competition Act
Canadian Government Announces Sweeping Stage II Review of Federal Competition Law
On November 17, 2022, Canada’s federal government announced a sweeping stage II review of Canada’s competition laws (see: Consultation on the future of competition policy in Canada). In announcing the consultation, the government said: “The Government of Canada welcomes your perspective and comments on a … Read the rest of this entry »
A Few Thoughts on the Interim Commissioner of Competition’s C.D. Howe Institute Remarks
Yesterday, Canada’s Interim Commissioner of Competition, John Pecman, delivered remarks at the C.D. Howe Institute in Toronto – his fifth speech since taking the position of Interim Commissioner last fall (see: Remarks by John Pecman, Interim Commissioner of Competition). In general, his remarks reflected some … Read the rest of this entry »
Interim Commissioner of Competition Announces Sterner and More Consistent Use of Section 11 Orders, Misleading Advertising as Continued Priority, New Guidelines
Earlier today, Canada’s Interim Commissioner of Competition John Pecman delivered remarks in Montreal on the Competition Bureau’s current activities and priorities. In this, Mr. Pecman’s third speech since taking over from the former Commissioner (see previous speeches here and here), he discussed the Bureau’s use … Read the rest of this entry »
Interim Commissioner of Competition John Pecman Delivers Interesting and Wide-Ranging Comments at Vancouver Roundtable
In interesting and wide-ranging comments yesterday at the Competition Policy Roundtable in Vancouver, the Interim Commissioner of Competition John Pecman discussed current Bureau priorities, some key enforcement trends and gave some indication of future policy direction at the Bureau. The Interim Commissioner opened his remarks … Read the rest of this entry »
Competition Law and Associations in Canada – Presentation From the 2012 CSAE National Conference and Showcase (Ottawa)
I am attaching below a copy of our PowerPoint presentation from the recent Canadian Society of Association Executives’ (CSAE) 2012 National Conference & Showcase, held in Ottawa last week. Our presentation focused on competition law and compliance for trade and professional associations, including in relation … Read the rest of this entry »
Interim Commissioner of Competition Speech Highlights Key Cases, Criminal Enforcement, Trade Association Compliance & Bureau Immunity and Leniency Programs
In a speech earlier today, the new Interim Commissioner of Competition, John Pecman, in his first published remarks as Commissioner, discussed compliance, current Bureau enforcement policies and ongoing cases. Some of the noteworthy aspects of the Interim Commissioner’s remarks include highlighting the Bureau’s continued enforcement … Read the rest of this entry »
