Archive for the 'Amendments' Category
November 9, 2009
CANADIAN COMPETITION ACT AMENDMENTS
Earlier this year, sweeping amendments were made to Canada’s Competition Act (the “Act”). The recent amendments were the most significant in twenty-five years. While most of the changes are now in effect, some of the amendments, including to the criminal conspiracy provisions, will come into effect in March next year.
September 29, 2009
Earlier this year, sweeping amendments were made to the federal Competition Act (the “Act”). The recent amendments were the most significant in twenty-five years. While most of the changes are now in effect, some of the changes, including to the criminal conspiracy provisions, will come into effect early next year in March.
September 6, 2009
Overview
In many cases trade association activities serve legitimate pro-competitive purposes, such as industry lobbying, education, promoting an industry or profession and setting standards. However, because trade association activities by their nature involve the interaction of direct competitors, they can also raise significant competition law issues. Because of the potential competition risk associated with some trade association activities, the following are twenty things for trade associations to know about Canadian competition law.
Templates/precedents and checklists to run promotional contests in Canada
Templates/precedents and checklists to comply with Canadian anti-spam law (CASL)
