Competition Act amendments

There have been recent amendments to Canada's Competition Act that impact businesses across every industry. A number of these changes went into force on June 20th, 2024. 

Key Changes:

• Merger Control: Enhanced provisions for addressing anti-competitive mergers, including a presumption against mergers that significantly increase market concentration.

• Anti-Competitive Agreements: Strengthened civil provisions to prevent agreements that substantially lessen competition.

• Refusal to Deal: Updated rules prohibiting businesses from refusing to deal with others when it harms competition, among other conditions.

• False Advertising: Stronger measures against misleading marketing practices, including bogus discount claims, drip pricing and greenwashing.

It is crucial for businesses to understand these amendments to ensure compliance and avoid unwanted legal challenges. For an overview and guidance on these amendments, take a look at our guide & other helpful resources.