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Canadian government temporarily extends national security review timelines

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry issued a Ministerial Order pursuant to the Time Limits and Other Periods Act lengthening certain...

Competition Bureau reiterates its position against anti-competitive generic drug delay tactic

The Competition Bureau recently issued a press release expressing concern about the denial by one brand company, Otsuka, of samples of its kidney...

Competition law developments: Enforcement priorities and notable cases

In March 2019, Matthew Boswell was appointed as the Commissioner of Competition for a term of five years.

Competition Tribunal confirms business justification is the paramount consideration in an abuse of dominance case

On October 17, 2019, the Competition Tribunal (Tribunal) rendered its decision in CT-2016-015 Commissioner of Competition v. Vancouver Airport...

Competition Bureau releases updated Intellectual Property Guidelines

On March 13, 2019, the Competition Bureau issued updated Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines, reflecting recent changes in the law and an...

Revised Abuse of Dominance Guidelines bring welcome and noteworthy guidance on numerous issues

On March 7, 2019, the Competition Bureau, under the direction of newly appointed Commissioner Boswell, released updated Abuse of Dominance...

Investment Canada Act Annual Report provides new insights into the small number of transactions that have raised national security concerns

On March 1, 2019, the Director of Investments filed the annual report on the administration of the Investment Canada Act for the fiscal year ending...

Foreign Investment in Canada: Focus on national security and liberalization of the net benefit regime

It was an eventful 2018 for foreign investment review in Canada. Canada’s national security regime took centre stage as a result of the Canadian...

Proposed Acquisition of Aecon by CCCI Blocked on National Security Grounds

The Canadian federal government has blocked a proposed takeover of construction firm Aecon Group Inc. by China Communications Construction Company...

FinTech continues as one of the Competition Bureau’s key priorities for 2018-2019

On May 3, 2018 the Competition Bureau released its draft 2018-19 Annual Plan: Building trust to advance competition in the marketplace for public...