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Canadian Competition Law Outlook: What Businesses Need to Know

February 24, 2025

Canadian competition law is at an inflection point. Sweeping amendments to the Competition Act, initiated in 2022, have enhanced enforcement and reshaped the regulatory landscape for businesses. These changes will converge with critical political and economic shifts this year, increasing uncertainty and regulatory complexity.

Canadian Competition Law Outlook is an essential guide to the current trends shaping Canadian competition law. This resource provides key takeaways for businesses on topics including Canada’s broadened private access regime, increased scrutiny in merger reviews, new Competition Bureau powers to conduct market studies, and heightened enforcement risks, including for deceptive marketing, abuse of dominance and competitor collaborations. 

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