Tag Archives: Competition Tribunal

Competition Bureau Sues Cineplex for Allegedly Misleading Upfront Ticket Prices (Drip Pricing)

On May 18, 2023, the Competition Bureau announced that it was suing Cineplex Inc. (Cineplex) for allegedly advertising misleading ticket prices (see: Competition Bureau sues Cineplex for allegedly advertising misleading ticket prices). The Bureau has alleged, in its civil application to the Competition Tribunal (Tribunal) … Read the rest of this entry »

Canadian Government Announces Sweeping Stage II Review of Federal Competition Law

On November 17, 2022, Canada’s federal government announced a sweeping stage II review of Canada’s competition laws (see: Consultation on the future of competition policy in Canada). In announcing the consultation, the government said: “The Government of Canada welcomes your perspective and comments on a … Read the rest of this entry »

New Competition Bureau Guidance for Performance Claims and Influencer Marketing In Canada

Practical Law Canada Competition (of which I am Lawyer Editor) has published a new Legal Update, which discusses new Competition Bureau guidance in relation to performance claims under the Competition Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-34 (Competition Act). The update includes a general overview of the … Read the rest of this entry »