Competition Bureau CanadaCanada News Centre2026-07-28T14:22:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svgMultiple charges laid in deceptive online passport service scamhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/07/multiple-charges-laid-in-deceptive-online-passport-service-scam.htmlMultiple charges laid in deceptive online passport service scam
July 28, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
Competition Bureau Canada2026-07-28T07:58:09-04:00Competition Bureau seeks feedback on new enforcement guidelines about illegal business agreementshttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/07/competition-bureau-seeks-feedback-on-new-enforcement-guidelines-about-illegal-business-agreements.htmlCompetition Bureau seeks feedback on new enforcement guidelines about illegal business agreements
July 15, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
Competition Bureau Canada2026-07-15T09:17:51-04:00Competition Bureau protects competition in retail fuel supply in the Niagara Regionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/06/competition-bureau-protects-competition-in-retail-fuel-supply-in-the-niagara-region.htmlCompetition Bureau protects competition in retail fuel supply in the Niagara Region
July 2, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau Competition Bureau Canada2026-07-02T08:55:42-04:00Competition Bureau advances investigation into Sobeys’ use of property controls across Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/06/competition-bureau-advances-investigation-into-sobeys-use-of-property-controls-across-canada.htmlThe Competition Bureau has obtained court orders to advance its investigation into Empire Company Limited’s use of property controls in Canada. Empire is the parent company of Sobeys, Farm Boy, Safeway, IGA, Foodland and FreshCo, among others.Competition Bureau Canada2026-06-22T08:45:01-04:00Competition Bureau to examine competition across Canada’s food supply chainhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/06/competition-bureau-to-examine-competition-across-canadas-food-supply-chain.htmlToday, the Competition Bureau announced an examination of competition across Canada’s food supply chain.Competition Bureau Canada2026-06-16T09:46:26-04:00Competition Bureau’s work in the food sectorhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/06/competition-bureaus-work-in-the-food-sector.htmlThe food sector is a top priority for the Bureau. In the last decade, the Bureau worked on several public cases in the food sector, from investigations to protect against anti-competitive behaviour and mergers to promoting the role of competition to policymakers.Competition Bureau Canada2026-06-16T09:45:53-04:00Government Regulations and Competitive Marketshttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/06/government-regulations-and-competitive-markets.htmlRemarks by Brad Callaghan, Associate Deputy Commissioner of the Policy, Planning and Advocacy Directorate – Opening Statement to the Senate Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans.Competition Bureau Canada2026-06-04T10:26:06-04:00Competitive markets are essential in supporting food security and affordabilityhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/06/competitive-markets-are-essential-in-supporting-food-security-and-affordability.htmlCompetitive markets are essential in supporting food security and affordability
June 2, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario
Competition Bureau Canada2026-06-02T15:46:50-04:00Competition Bureau reaches agreement to protect competition for grain farmers in Saskatchewanhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/05/competition-bureau-reaches-agreement-to-protect-competition-for-grain-farmers-in-saskatchewan.htmlCompetition Bureau reaches agreement to protect competition for grain farmers in Saskatchewan
May 22, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau Competition Bureau Canada2026-05-22T08:49:38-04:00Ticket buyers: Beware of deceptive marketing tacticshttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/05/ticket-buyers-beware-of-deceptive-marketing-tactics.htmlAs summer arrives and brings a season packed with concerts, festivals, and sports events like the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the Competition Bureau warns consumers to stay vigilant when buying event tickets.Competition Bureau Canada2026-05-20T08:30:28-04:00Competition Bureau to hold technical briefing on its review of Keyera’s proposed acquisition at a critical Canadian energy hubhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/05/competition-bureau-to-hold-technical-briefing-on-its-review-of-keyeras-proposed-acquisition-at-a-critical-canadian-energy-hub.htmlToday, the Competition Bureau announced that it has filed an application with the Competition Tribunal challenging Keyera’s proposed acquisition of Plains All American Pipeline LP’s Canadian natural gas liquids business.Competition Bureau Canada2026-05-05T09:16:08-04:00Backgrounder: Competition Bureau challenges Keyera’s proposed acquisition at a critical Canadian energy hubhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/05/backgrounder-competition-bureau-challenges-keyeras-proposed-acquisition-at-a-critical-canadian-energy-hub.htmlBackgrounder: Competition Bureau challenges Keyera’s proposed acquisition at a critical Canadian energy hubMay 4, 2026Competition Bureau Canada2026-05-05T09:06:14-04:00Competition Bureau challenges Keyera’s proposed acquisition at a critical Canadian energy hubhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/05/competition-bureau-challenges-keyeras-proposed-acquisition-at-a-critical-canadian-energy-hub.htmlCompetition Bureau challenges Keyera’s proposed acquisition at a critical Canadian energy hub
May 5, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition BureauCompetition Bureau Canada2026-05-05T09:05:45-04:00Competition Bureau warns businesses that colluding to win public contracts carries serious consequenceshttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/04/competition-bureau-warns-businesses-that-colluding-to-win-public-contracts-carries-serious-consequences.htmlCompetition Bureau warns businesses that colluding to win public contracts carries serious consequences
April 24, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition BureauCompetition Bureau Canada2026-04-24T08:38:49-04:00Data portability and interoperability are key to competition in the digital health care sectorhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/04/data-portability-and-interoperability-are-key-to-competition-in-the-digital-health-care-sector.htmlData portability and interoperability are key to competition in the digital health care sectorApril 22, 2026Ottawa, OntarioCompetition Bureau Canada2026-04-23T10:36:25-04:00Competition Bureau obtains a court order to advance investigation into Keyera’s proposed acquisition in oil and gas industryhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/04/competition-bureau-obtains-a-court-order-to-advance-investigation-into-keyeras-proposed-acquisition-in-oil-and-gas-industry.htmlCompetition Bureau obtains a court order to advance investigation into Keyera’s proposed acquisition in oil and gas industry
April 8, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau Competition Bureau Canada2026-04-08T08:39:31-04:00Competition Bureau to focus on improving affordability and choice in 2026-2027https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/04/competition-bureau-to-focus-on-improving-affordability-and-choice-in-2026-2027.htmlThe Competition Bureau has published its 2026-2027 Annual Plan – Advancing Competition to Improve Affordability and Choice.Competition Bureau Canada2026-04-02T11:11:34-04:00Competition Bureau announces adjustment to merger review filing fee, effective April 1, 2026https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/03/competition-bureau-announces-adjustment-to-merger-review-filing-fee-effective-april-1-2026.htmlCompetition Bureau announces adjustment to merger review filing fee, effective April 1, 2026
March 27, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition BureauCompetition Bureau Canada2026-03-27T10:29:20-04:00Competition Bureau reaches agreement with Welltower to further protect competition in retirement home industryhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/03/competition-bureau-reaches-agreement-with-welltower-to-further-protect-competition-in-retirement-home-industry.htmlThe 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.Competition Bureau Canada2026-03-25T08:31:01-04:00Competition Bureau’s experts available to discuss AI-generated government impersonation scams with mediahttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/03/competition-bureaus-experts-available-to-discuss-ai-generated-government-impersonation-scams-with-media.htmlCompetition Bureau’s experts available to discuss AI-generated government impersonation scams with media
March 24, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition BureauCompetition Bureau Canada2026-03-24T09:49:11-04:00Competition Bureau calls to take down regulatory barriers around shared kitchens and food hubshttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/03/competition-bureau-calls-to-take-down-regulatory-barriers-around-shared-kitchens-and-food-hubs.htmlCompetition Bureau calls to take down regulatory barriers around shared kitchens and food hubs
March 19, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau Competition Bureau Canada2026-03-19T10:00:02-04:00Opening Statement to the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry : Food Securityhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/03/opening-statement-to-the-senate-standing-committee-on-agriculture-and-forestry--food-security.htmlOpening Statement to the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry : Food SecurityMarch 12, 2026Competition Bureau Canada2026-03-12T11:46:16-04:00Competition Bureau reaches agreement with Chartwell to preserve competition in retirement home industryhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/03/competition-bureau-reaches-agreement-with-chartwell-to-preserve-competition-in-retirement-home-industry.htmlCompetition Bureau reaches agreement with Chartwell to preserve competition in retirement home industry
March 12, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition BureauCompetition Bureau Canada2026-03-12T10:14:42-04:00Watch out for AI-generated government impersonatorshttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/03/watch-out-for-ai-generated-government-impersonators.htmlArtificial intelligence (AI) is giving fraudsters powerful new tools to deceive. Scammers are using AI to impersonate government officials, politicians, and other high-profile leaders with a level of realism that’s harder than ever to spot.Competition Bureau Canada2026-03-09T09:59:40-04:00Fraud Prevention Month to bring hidden crime into the spotlighthttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/03/fraud-prevention-month-to-bring-hidden-crime-into-the-spotlight.htmlFraud is one of the fastest-growing crimes in Canada, but it often goes unnoticed and unreported - hidden behind convincing technology or in everyday online interactions, or crossing international borders.Competition Bureau Canada2026-03-06T10:07:00-05:00Moving Canada’s financial sector forward for consumershttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/03/moving-canadas-financial-sector-forward-for-consumers.htmloMoving Canada’s financial sector forward for consumers - Remarks by Jeanne Pratt, Acting Commissioner of Competition - Open Banking Expo Canada 2026Competition Bureau Canada2026-03-05T17:15:40-05:00Statement by Acting Commissioner of Competition: Competition Tribunal dismisses Google’s constitutional challengehttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/03/statement-by-acting-commissioner-of-competition-competition-tribunal-dismisses-googles-constitutional-challenge.htmlActing Commissioner of Competition, Jeanne Pratt, issued a statement following the Competition Tribunal’s ruling to dismiss Google’s constitutional challenge. Competition Bureau Canada2026-03-04T14:55:52-05:00Pre-merger Competition Bureau notification threshold to remain at $93M in 2026https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/03/pre-merger-competition-bureau-notification-threshold-to-remain-at-93m-in-2026.htmlThe pre-merger notification threshold will remain at $93 million in 2026, following a decision by the Minister of Industry.Competition Bureau Canada2026-03-02T11:42:53-05:00Competition Bureau expands its investigation of real estate commission rules to include Greater Vancouver REALTORS®https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/01/competition-bureau-expands-its-investigation-of-real-estate-commission-rules-to-include-greater-vancouver-realtors.htmlCompetition Bureau expands its investigation of real estate commission rules to include Greater Vancouver REALTORS®
February 20, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau Competition Bureau Canada2026-02-20T12:08:47-05:00Promotional contests: Businesses owe consumers honest informationhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/02/promotional-contests-businesses-owe-consumers-honest-information.htmlPromotional contests: Businesses owe consumers honest information
February 17, 2026– GATINEAU, QC – Competition BureauCompetition Bureau Canada2026-02-17T08:29:37-05:00Study finds Canada could unlock major economic gains through stronger competitionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/02/study-finds-canada-could-unlock-major-economic-gains-through-stronger-competition.htmlStudy finds Canada could unlock major economic gains through stronger competition
February 4, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
Competition Bureau Canada2026-02-04T10:02:31-05:00Backgrounder: Study on the Economic Benefits of Pro-Competitive Reforms in Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/02/backgrounder-study-on-the-economic-benefits-of-pro-competitive-reforms-in-canada.htmlBackgrounder: Study on the Economic Benefits of Pro-Competitive Reforms in CanadaThe Competition Bureau commissioned an independent study to better understand how Canada’s economy could benefit from more competition-friendly regulations. Competition Bureau Canada2026-02-04T10:00:05-05:00Statement from the Acting Commissioner of Competition on appeal court's ruling in Cineplex deceptive marketing casehttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/01/statement-from-the-acting-commissioner-of-competition-on-appeal-courts-ruling-in-cineplex-deceptive-marketing-case.htmlJeanne Pratt, Acting Commissioner of Competition, issued a statement following the Federal Court of Appeal’s decision to uphold a September 2024 ruling by the Competition Tribunal in a deceptive marketing case involving Cineplex.Competition Bureau Canada2026-01-23T19:18:40-05:00Competition Bureau report highlights public feedback on algorithmic pricing and competitionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/01/competition-bureau-report-highlights-public-feedback-on-algorithmic-pricing-and-competition.htmlCompetition Bureau report highlights public feedback on algorithmic pricing and competition
January 22, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
Competition Bureau Canada2026-01-22T10:05:57-05:00Competition Bureau study finds data portability could save Canadians billionshttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/01/competition-bureau-study-finds-data-portability-could-save-canadians-billions.htmlCompetition Bureau study finds data portability could save Canadians billions
January 15, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau Competition Bureau Canada2026-01-15T08:03:15-05:00Competition Bureau to release report and hold technical briefing on the big benefits of data portability for Canadianshttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/01/competition-bureau-to-release-report-and-hold-technical-briefing-on-the-big-benefits-of-data-portability-for-canadians.htmlOn January 15, 2026, the Competition Bureau will release the findings of its study on how data portability can unlock competition and empower Canadians in the digital world.Competition Bureau Canada2026-01-13T10:00:02-05:00Competition Bureau launches study of competition in the financing of Canada’s small and medium-sized enterpriseshttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/01/competition-bureau-launches-study-of-competition-in-the-financing-of-canadas-small-and-medium-sized-enterprises.htmlCompetition Bureau launches study of competition in the financing of Canada’s small and medium-sized enterprises
January 12, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition BureauCompetition Bureau Canada2026-01-12T10:11:28-05:00Competition Bureau obtains a court order to advance investigation into WELL Health’s acquisition of HEALWELLhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/12/competition-bureau-obtains-a-court-order-to-advance-investigation-into-well-healths-acquisition-of-healwell.htmlCompetition Bureau obtains a court order to advance investigation into WELL Health’s acquisition of HEALWELL
December 10, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
Competition Bureau Canada2025-12-10T11:48:11-05:00Opening statement to the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy: Competition is critical to building a stronger, more affordable economyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/12/opening-statement-to-the-senate-standing-committee-on-banking-commerce-and-the-economy-competition-is-critical-to-building-a-stronger-more-affordab.htmlOpening statement to the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy: Competition is critical to building a stronger, more affordable economy Speech December 4, 2025Competition Bureau Canada2025-12-04T11:15:14-05:00Statement from the Commissioner of Competitionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/12/statement-from-the-commissioner-of-competition0.htmlStatement from the Commissioner of Competition - Matthew Boswell, the Commissioner of Competition, has announced that he will end his term on December 17, 2025.Competition Bureau Canada2025-12-02T12:26:57-05:00Businesses: Make sure your Black Friday “deals” are realhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/11/businesses-make-sure-your-black-friday-deals-are-real.htmlBusinesses: Make sure your Black Friday “deals” are real
November 25, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition BureauCompetition Bureau Canada2025-11-25T08:58:02-05:00Appetite for creative destructionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/11/appetite-for-creative-destruction.htmlAppetite for creative destructionSpeechNotes for an address by Matthew Boswell, Commissioner of CompetitionCanadian Bar Association Competition Fall Law ConferenceNovember 20, 2025Ottawa, OntarioCompetition Bureau Canada2025-11-20T13:42:44-05:00Competition Bureau expands its investigation into BWX Technologies’ acquisition of Kinectricshttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/11/competition-bureau-expands-its-investigation-into-bwx-technologies-acquisition-of-kinectrics.htmlCompetition Bureau expands its investigation into BWX Technologies’ acquisition of Kinectrics
November 19, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau Competition Bureau Canada2025-11-19T12:00:19-05:00Competition in uncertain timeshttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/11/competition-in-uncertain-times.htmlCompetition in uncertain times - Remarks by Matthew Boswell, Commissioner of Competition. 2025 International Bar Association Annual Conference - November 4, 2025. Toronto, OntarioCompetition Bureau Canada2025-11-17T09:33:03-05:00Competition Bureau seeks feedback on updated merger guidelineshttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/11/competition-bureau-seeks-feedback-on-updated-merger-guidelines.htmlCompetition Bureau seeks feedback on updated merger guidelines
November 13, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
Competition Bureau Canada2025-11-13T10:02:25-05:00Competition Bureau concludes investigation into algorithmic pricing in the rental housing markethttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/11/competition-bureau-concludes-investigation-into-algorithmic-pricing-in-the-rental-housing-market.htmlCompetition Bureau concludes investigation into algorithmic pricing in the rental housing market
November 10, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition BureauCompetition Bureau Canada2025-11-10T10:02:54-05:00Competition Bureau seeks feedback on new anti-competitive conduct and agreements guidelineshttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/10/competition-bureau-seeks-feedback-on-new-anti-competitive-conduct-and-agreements-guidelines.htmlPublic consultation on new anti-competitive conduct and agreements guidelinesCompetition Bureau Canada2025-10-31T09:35:55-04:00Competition Bureau obtains court orders to advance investigation into Mérieux NutriSciences’ acquisition of Bureau Veritas’ food testing businesshttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/10/competition-bureau-obtains-court-orders-to-advance-investigation-into-merieux-nutrisciences-acquisition-of-bureau-veritas-food-testing-business.htmlCompetition Bureau obtains court orders to advance investigation into Mérieux NutriSciences’ acquisition of Bureau Veritas’ food testing businessCompetition Bureau Canada2025-10-16T08:30:29-04:00Canada hosts G7 Summit discussing competition issues related to algorithmic pricinghttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/10/canada-hosts-g7-summit-discussing-competition-issues-related-to-algorithmic-pricing.htmlCanada hosts G7 Summit discussing competition issues related to algorithmic pricing
October 3, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
Competition Bureau Canada2025-10-03T09:15:06-04:00Canada’s evolving economy: the need for more competitionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/10/canadas-evolving-economy-the-need-for-more-competition.htmlCanada’s evolving economy: the need for more competitionCompetition Bureau Canada2025-10-01T13:25:07-04:00