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On July 24, 2007, the Competition Bureau announced that it would not challenge the merger of Abitibi-Consolidated Inc. and Bowater Incorporated. The Bureau considered the competitive impact of the transaction on the markets for softwood lumber, market pulp, wood chips, roundwood/logs, newsprint, and uncoated groundwood paper

Like its international counterparts, the Canadian Competition Bureau (the Bureau) is focused on issues related to the digital economy.

In brief reasons issued on February 3, 2014, the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) concluded that the Competition Tribunal erred in its interpretation of sections 78 and 79 of the Competition Act (the abuse of dominance provisions) and broadened the scope of application of those provisions to capture persons that do not compete directly in the market and conduct that is not directed at one’s own competitor.

In-house counsel are facing a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape as Canada tightens its competition regime and shifts its foreign investment approach. We outline five developments reshaping compliance...

Canada's restaurant industry is going through a period of substantial uncertainty and disruption following COVID-19 and related lockdown measures.

On June 23, 2022, the Canadian Parliament passed legislation implementing changes that significantly expand the scope of the Canadian Competition Act.

Since the initial wave of legalization in 2018, cannabis continues to be a hot topic across Canada.

Consumer protection class actions are increasing across Canada.

On April 6, 2020, the Government of Alberta announced the following temporary changes to Alberta's Employment Standards Code to help employers navigate the unprecedented circumstances associated with ...

On May 4, 2020, the Government of British Columbia announced an extension of the temporary layoff period to assist employers during the unprecedented financial circumstances associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

From occupational health challenges to cyber risks, privacy and work from home policies, Blakes employment & labour lawyers discuss the key issues that Canadian employers are facing during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.

Businesses and non-profits with 20 or more employees in Ontario have until December 31, 2023, to file their Accessibility Compliance Report with the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility (Ministry).

​In September 2014, the federal government and British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan governments signed a memorandum of agreement...

In September 2014, the federal government and British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan governments signed a memorandum of agreement.

The eighth annual Blakes Canadian Public M&A Deal Study focuses on recurring and emerging issues in the structuring and negotiation of Target-supported public company acquisitions in Canada.

​Our latest Doing Business in Canada guide is designed to give those interested in expanding their business an overview of Canadian law ...

This Guide provides non-Canadians with an introduction to the laws and regulations that affect the conduct of business in Canada and, in particular, in the province of Ontario.

Notre brochure Foire aux questions répond aux questions courantes au sujet de la réglementation des F&A de sociétés ouvertes. Cette ressource complète traite de sujets clés et contient de l'information essentielle...