Supreme Court Decision Will Shape Future Of Price Fixing Class Actions

To address these concerns, Sherwin-Willaims is required under the consent agreement to sell Valspar's assets related to industrial wood coatings in Canada and the U.S. to Axalta Coating Systems Ltd....

This comprehensive guide examines the pre-merger notification requirements under Canada's Competition Act, providing essential information for parties considering transactions that may trigger mandatory filing obligations. The guide outlines the thresholds, procedures, and compliance considerations that businesses must navigate when planning mergers and acquisitions in the Canadian market.

In today's enforcement climate, it is critical that businesses adopt and adhere to a competition law compliance policy that accords with the Competition Bureau's 2015 bulletin on Corporate Compliance Programs.

McKesson's other proposed acquisition of Uniprix will also be reviewed by the Bureau.

Loblaw Companies Limited agreed to sell 18 retail stores and 9 pharmacies, as well as to abide by certain behavioural restrictions, in order to receive Competition Bureau approval of its acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation. Loblaw entered into a consent agreement with the Bureau on March 21, following the Bureau’s review of the proposed acquisition.

Canadian Tire affiliate FGL Sports’ acquisition of Pro Hockey Life Sporting Goods Inc. is unlikely to substantially lessen or prevent competition in the retail market for hockey equipment, the Competition Bureau has concluded.

Although only the OTC joint venture was notifiable under Part IX of the Competition Act, the Bureau conducted a full analysis on all three parts of the proposed transaction.

Burger King’s purchase of Tim Hortons is unlikely to harm competition because there are many competitors in the fast food industry and low barriers for entry by new competitors.

The September 2026 issue of Blakes Competitive Edge examines recent developments in Canadian competition and foreign investment law, including the Competition Bureau's application to block a major food industry acquisition and new national security reviews under the Investment Canada Act.

The Competition Bureau's consent agreement with Empire Company Limited establishes new guidelines for grocery-sector property controls, requiring the retail giant to cease enforcement of certain restrictive covenants and exclusive use clauses across 19 local markets. This landmark agreement provides critical direction for landlords, developers, and retail tenants navigating property restrictions in competitive retail environments.