Study Period: What to Do When the Canadian Competition Bureau Starts a Market Study of Your Industry

Recent (and ongoing) amendments to the Competition Act have resulted in several new powers for the Competition Bureau, which may have significant and far-reaching implications for businesses in Canada. One such amendment that took effect in December 2023 provides the Competition Bureau with the power to seek a court order compelling companies to produce large volumes of documents and electronic information in support of “market studies,” which are in-depth examinations of a market or industry...
By: TransPerfect Legal

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