The Competition Bureau is warning businesses that participating in illegal agreements related to public contracts, such as bid?rigging and price?fixing, can lead to criminal charges, significant fines and lasting reputational harm. Cracking down on illegal agreements between competitors targeting public contracts has long been a priority for the Competition Bureau. Businesses have legal obligations under the Competition … Read more
The Competition Bureau has reached a consent agreement with Welltower OP LLC (Welltower) to address competition concerns related to its proposed acquisition of 34 retirement home properties from Amica Senior Lifestyles (Amica). It is the second such agreement this month following an agreement concluded with Chartwell. The full release is available online. Contact media-cb-bc@cb-bc.gc.ca.
The Competition Bureau published a report on how shared kitchens and food hubs can help small food producers enter the market and grow. The Bureau makes three recommendations to remove barriers for SMEs and increase competition: Harmonize food safety and licensing rules across jurisdictions. This would reduce regulatory duplication and provide small businesses with clarity on how to operate across multiple regions. Clarify compliance expectations and standardize inspection … Read more
The Competition Bureau has reached a consent agreement with Chartwell Master Care LP (Chartwell) to address competition concerns related to its proposed acquisition of six retirement homes from Sifton Properties Limited (Sifton). A Bureau review concluded that the proposed transaction would likely result in a substantial lessening of competition in health care services and accommodations … Read more
The Competition Bureau of Canada issued a press release on promotional contests. Businesses and influencers are not allowed to make false or misleading claims about their contests. Details about contests must be true and displayed upfront. The full release is available online. Contact media-cb-bc@cb-bc.gc.ca.
The Competition Bureau published a What We Heard report highlighting the feedback received through its recent public consultation on algorithmic pricing and competition. The Bureau received more than 100 submissions from a range of domestic and international respondents, including individuals, businesses, industry associations, members of the academic and legal communities, and consumer interest groups. The report outlines the main issues that they raised and the four key themes echoed in … Read more
The Competition Bureau published a report showing Canadians could save a lot of time and money if they could easily and securely transfer their personal data from one service provider to another. The report, Your Data, Your Control: How data portability can unlock competition and empower consumers, breaks new ground by estimating the value of data portability for consumers, using the insurance sector as a case study. The Bureau found that … Read more
Competition Commissioner Matthew Boswell has announced that he will end his term on Dec. 17, 2025: “With my term as Commissioner of Competition set to end in February 2026, I have decided, for personal reasons, that I will leave the role a little earlier. It has been a tremendous privilege to have worked with the incredible … Read more
The Competition Bureau is inviting Canadians to provide comments on its Proposed Merger Enforcement Guidelines. This follows an initial consultation held as part of the Bureau’s review of its merger guidance in November 2024. The Bureau invites interested Canadians to provide feedback on any aspect of the proposed guidelines before Feb. 11, 2026. The full release is available online. … Read more
The Competition Bureau is inviting Canadians to provide comments on its proposed Anti-Competitive Conduct and Agreements Enforcement Guidelines. The Bureau invites interested Canadians to provide feedback on the guidelines before Jan. 29, 2026. The full release is available online. Contact media-cb-bc@cb-bc.gc.ca.