Competition/Antitrust Competition/Antitrust

Wage fixing and no-poach provisions in the Competition Act: backgrounder and frequently asked questions

On June 23, 2023, the criminal no-poach and wage fixing provisions added to the Competition Act (Act) in June 2022 will come into effect. The...

Wage fixing and no-poach provisions in the Competition Act: backgrounder and frequently asked questions

The Competition Bureau has released its much-anticipated official guidance on new provisions relating to criminal wage fixing and no-poaching.

Big changes to competition and foreign investment law and policy in Canada

Canada’s approach to competition and foreign investment law and policy underwent significant change in 2022.

Proposed amendments to Canada’s national security regime establish mandatory pre-closing review process for sensitive investments and expand enforcement powers

Emphasizing the importance of foreign investment to Canada’s economy, Bill C-34 proposes to establish mandatory pre-closing review process for...

Franchisors beware: amendments to the Competition Act criminalize no-poach and no-hire provisions

Early next summer, amendments to the Competition Act will criminalize no-poach and no-hire provisions in certain circumstances. How could the new...

Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry launches public consultations for comprehensive Competition Act review

Last week, François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, formally announced the launch of a comprehensive...

New restrictions and divestiture orders send clear warning to foreign SOE investment in Canada’s critical minerals sector

Less than a week after issuing its new policy on foreign state-owned enterprise investment in Canada’s critical minerals sector, the federal...

Canada bans Russian gold imports and export of various manufacturing services, and designates ‘disinformation agents’

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters the half-year mark, Canada announces further sanctions prohibiting the import of certain gold products from...