Information About Canadian Competition & Regulatory Law

February 18, 2026 On February 17, 2026, Canada’s federal Competition Bureau (Bureau) issued a News Release warning consumers to be careful when entering promotional contests (and by implication for contest sponsors to ensure that they comply with the Competition Act) (see: Promotional Contests: Bu … Read more »

January 28, 2026 On January 21, 2026, Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) dismissed an appeal by Cineplex Inc. (Cineplex) of a 2024 Competition Tribunal (Tribunal) decision that held that Cineplex had engaged in drip pricing contrary to sections 74.01(1)(a) and 74.01(1.1) of Canada’s federa … Read more »

August 17, 2025 On August 14, 2025, Canada’s federal Competition Bureau (Bureau) announced that it had issued new guidance for companies and others to develop competition law compliance programs (see: “Develop a compliance program for your business in 10 easy steps!”). In general, the Bureau has p … Read more »

June 30, 2025 On May 5, 2025 and June 2, 2025, Canada’s Competition Bureau (“Bureauâ€�) announced that it was suing Canada’s Wonderland Company (“Wonderlandâ€�) and Door Dash Inc. and its subsidiary DoorDash Technologies Canada Inc. (“DoorDashâ€�) for allegedly engaging in drip pricing in … Read more »

June 26, 2025 On June 25, 2025, Canada’s Competition Bureau issued a News Release warning landlords and property managers not to engage in criminal conspiracy agreements under the federal Competition Act (see: Landlords and property managers: agreeing with competitors on rental prices is illegal). … Read more »