Watchdog probes suspected anti-competitive policies by largest real estate association
New court filings by the Competition Bureau obtained by the National Post reveal that the federal watchdog launched an investigation in late June into two potentially “anti-competitive” rules and practices by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA).
Cineplex hit with massive fine over ‘deceptive’ pricing
Cineplex has been hit with a $38.9-million fine by the Competition Tribunal for deceptive marketing practices, accused of misleading moviegoers by adding hidden fees. Cineplex says it will appeal.
Tech giants say they’re a boon to AI development, not a threat to competition
The billions of dollars flowing through the field of artificial intelligence are helping advance the field, not cement the advantages of today’s technology giants, those firms are arguing to Canadian regulators.
No Frills local produce text campaign quickly turns sour
A text blast campaign from Loblaw-owned No Frills encouraging customers to buy local produce at the store instead of a farmers' market wasn't well received by many shoppers or farmers.
Competition watchdog probing gas prices and a company he thinks might be ‘guiding’ them
The Competition Bureau suspects analytics company Kalibrate Canada may be 'guiding' gas prices with potentially 'anticompetitive' services to over 1,700 fuel stations in Canada.
Canadian Western Bank shares soar after National Bank tie-up announced
The deal doesn’t raise the same concerns that RBC’s acquisition of HSBC Canada did, said Keldon Bester, executive director of the Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project.