Competition Bureau

• Competition Bureau sues Google alleging anti-competitiveness on web ads

  The Thursday announcement ratchets up the Competition Bureau's ongoing investigation into Google and the world of online advertising.

  Canada

  Nov 28
  
• Leon’s, The Brick face competition probe over alleged deceptive marketing

  The competition watchdog said Wednesday that the ongoing investigation into the Canadian furniture retailers looks at three kinds of marketing practices. 

  Consumer

  Nov 20
  
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• Puppers Drug Mart? Why some argue pharmacies should hand out pet meds

  With the costs of pet ownership rising, the Competition Bureau sees an opportunity to drive down the prices of medication by expanding distribution to pharmacies.

  Money

  Nov 2
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• Competition Bureau should probe potential rent price fixing: minister

  Canada's Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne wants the Competition Bureau to use the Competition Act to look into the 'use of algorithmic rising in the rental market.'

  Canada

  Nov 1
• How CREA handles buyers’ commissions is facing a competition probe

  The Competition Bureau is investigating whether the Canadian Real Estate Association is engaging in potential anti-competitive conduct.

  Canada

  Oct 3
• Competition Bureau flexes new powers to get Air Canada, WestJet docs

  Canada’s competition watchdog said Thursday that it obtained two Federal Court orders requiring Air Canada and WestJet to provide information for a study into airline competition.

  Money

  Oct 3
• National Bank clears big hurdle in bid to buy Canadian Western Bank

  National Bank's plan to takeover Canadian Western Bank still requires approval by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions and the minister of finance.

  Money

  Sep 26
• Cineplex slapped with record $38.9M fine over online booking fee

  Cineplex Inc. says it will appeal a record $38.9 million fine for deceptive marketing practices imposed by the Competition Tribunal.

  Money

  Sep 24
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• CAPP says environmental groups should be held to same anti-greenwashing standards as oil sector

  The federal government passed a law in June that says corporations must be able to provide evidence to support their environmental claims.

  Environment

  Sep 5
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• Can more competition drive down Canadian airfares? Watchdog launches probe

  The Competition Bureau has launched its study of Canada's airline industry, looking to answer whether consumers would benefit from more competitive forces in the market.

  Consumer

  Jul 29