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Significant Amendments to Canadian Abuse of Dominance (Monopoly) Law Passed on December 15, 2023 (Bill C-56)



December 16, 2023

On December 15, 2023, significant amendments to Canada’s federal Competition Act were passed, including important changes to Canada’s abuse of dominance (federal monopoly) law. This post discusses the December 2023 amendments in general and the key changes to the abuse of dominance provisions of the Competition Act in particular under sections 78 and 79.

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Quebec Amends Publicity Contest Laws Making it Easier to Run Canada Wide Promotional Contests



November 2, 2023

On October 27, 2023, the province of Quebec made significant changes to its rules relating to publicity contests open to Quebec residents.

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Canadian Competition Bureau Issues New Competitive Intensity Report



October 19, 2023

On October 19, 2023, Canada’s Competition Bureau (Bureau) released a new report of competitive intensity in Canada between 2000 and 2020 (see: Competition Bureau report finds Canada’s competitive intensity in decline).

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