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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...

Canada-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement: Status update

Canada entered into free trade agreement negotiations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in late 2021.

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.

Supply chain scrutiny and Canada’s Modern Slavery Act – a ‘how-to’ guide for businesses

Reporting obligations for certain businesses under Canada’s Modern Slavery Act are outlined in an Update by Alan Kenigsberg, John Valley, Chelsea...

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.

Trade law, sanctions and export controls in a new era of global geopolitics

In 2021, “maintaining the status quo” was the defining feature of the Canadian trade landscape.

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...

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...