Archive for the 'News' Category
June 15, 2013
In an interesting decision issued yesterday, the Alberta Court of Appeal overturned a Court of Queen’s Bench decision that found that two oil producers (Husky and Exxon) had violated Canada’s former conspiracy offence under section 45 of the Competition Act (the “Act”) by jointly deciding not to source fluid hauling services from a company called 321665 Alberta Ltd. (Kolt) (321665 Alberta Ltd. v. Husky Oil Operations Ltd., 2013 ABCA 221).
June 11, 2013
Two new Investment Canada Act related reports have recently been published by The Conference Board of Canada (Green Machine: Financing Growth in the New Saskatchewan) and the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy (China’s State-Owned Enterprises: How Much Do We Know? From CNOOC to its Siblings).
June 10, 2013
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In an interesting recent contest / sweepstakes case, A&P has reportedly agreed to settle charges alleging that it violated New York State sweepstakes laws by failing to adequately inform consumers that no purchase was required to enter its “A&P Frozen Food Month 2013” sweepstakes (for reports see: here and here).
June 6, 2013
The Canadian Bar Association has published a new issue of its Canadian Competition Law Review (see: here). This new issue includes articles on “The Economic Consequences and Constitutionality of Administrative Monetary Penalties for Abuse of Dominance” (G. Bishop), “The 2012 Abuse of Dominance Guidelines: An Economic Review” (M.D. Noel), “Addressing Misleading Advertising in the Canadian Telecommunications Industry: A Complex, Evolving Story” (K. Webb) and “The Impact of Chinese Competition Law on Merger Control: Over-whelming Discretion Outweighs the Spirit of the Law” (C.N.K. Chun).
June 6, 2013
Earlier today, the Competition Bureau announced that criminal charges have been laid against three companies (Nestlé Canada Inc., Mars Canada Inc. and ITWAL Limited, a national network of independent wholesale distributors) and three individuals (two former Nestlé presidents and the President and CEO of ITWAL), who are being accused of participating in a chocolate price-fixing cartel (a case that has been running now for some six years).
June 4, 2013
The Canadian Minister of Industry Christian Paradis announced a new competition policy for Canada’s wireless industry earlier today that included the proposed Telus acquisition of Mobilicity, the allocation of spectrum from new entrants to incumbents more generally, the upcoming 700 MHz spectrum auction and other details relating to the Government’s intentions to foster more wireless competition in Canada.
June 3, 2013
Well, after months of consultation and debate, and a seemingly ever rising swell of commentary and consumer gnashing of teeth about the poor quality of Canadian wireless services (and anticipated demise of Canada’s new wireless entrants), the CRTC today announced at long last its wireless code of conduct.
May 28, 2013
Somewhat coincidentally, having just written a short note yesterday on SNC-Lavalin’s announced internal amnesty program and whistleblower protections under the Competition Act, the Interim Commissioner of Competition announced a new Competition Bureau “Criminal Cartel Whistleblowing Initiative” today as part of remarks given at the CBA’s annual Spring competition law conference.
Templates/precedents and checklists to run promotional contests in Canada
Templates/precedents and checklists to comply with Canadian anti-spam law (CASL)
