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Competition Bureau Proposes New Cartel Enforcement Guidelines
On July 15, 2026, the Competition Bureau (the “Bureau”) released its proposed Cartel Enforcement Guidelines (the “Guidelines”) for public consultation. The Guidelines, intended to improve transparency and predictability, provide the Bureau's updated enforcement framework for sections 45 to 49 of the Competition Act (the “Act”), consolidating and modernizing guidance previously contained in the Bureau's Competitor Collaboration Guidelines and Enforcement Guidelines on wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements.
Canada Anti-trust
F
Fasken
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Lease Restrictions Under Scrutiny: Competition Act Implications For Exclusive Use And Other Clauses
The Competition Bureau has signaled increased enforcement activity regarding exclusive use clauses in commercial leases following amendments to the Competition Act. This update examines emerging responses from the commercial leasing industry and provides guidance on factors landlords and tenants should consider when negotiating lease restrictions in light of heightened regulatory scrutiny.
Canada Anti-trust
AB
Aird & Berlis LLP
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Avantage Concurrentiel Par Blakes : Mise à Jour D'août 2026
Découvrez les développements récents en droit de la concurrence et de l'investissement étranger au Canada, incluant les activités d'application de la loi du Bureau de la concurrence, les examens de fusions par secteur, et les nouvelles accusations criminelles pour pratiques commerciales trompeuses. Cette édition analyse également les tendances clés en matière d'investissements étrangers culturels et non culturels sous la Loi sur Investissement Canada.
Canada Anti-trust
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Article
Competition Bureau Proposes New Cartel Enforcement Guidelines
On July 15, 2026, the Competition Bureau (the “Bureau”) released its proposed Cartel Enforcement Guidelines (the “Guidelines”) for public consultation. The Guidelines, intended to improve transparency and predictability, provide the Bureau's updated enforcement framework for sections 45 to 49 of the Competition Act (the “Act”), consolidating and modernizing guidance previously contained in the Bureau's Competitor Collaboration Guidelines and Enforcement Guidelines on wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements.
Canada Anti-trust
F
Fasken
Article
Lease Restrictions Under Scrutiny: Competition Act Implications For Exclusive Use And Other Clauses
The Competition Bureau has signaled increased enforcement activity regarding exclusive use clauses in commercial leases following amendments to the Competition Act. This update examines emerging responses from the commercial leasing industry and provides guidance on factors landlords and tenants should consider when negotiating lease restrictions in light of heightened regulatory scrutiny.
Canada Anti-trust
AB
Aird & Berlis LLP
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Cartels, Monopolies

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Five Key Things To Know About The Competition Bureau’s Guidance On Cartel Enforcement
Canada's Competition Bureau has released draft Cartel Enforcement Guidelines that consolidate and update guidance on criminal cartel provisions, introducing significant new positions on bid-rigging, foreign-based conspiracies, facilitating practices like MFN clauses, franchise systems, and employer agreements. These proposed guidelines expand the Bureau's enforcement approach beyond established case law and warrant careful attention from Canadian businesses operating in competitive markets.
Canada Anti-trust
ML
McMillan LLP
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Heightened Competition Law Scrutiny Has Arrived For The Agriculture And Food Space
Agricultural and food sector businesses face unprecedented competition law scrutiny from regulators on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border. Canada's Competition Bureau has launched a comprehensive examination of the food supply chain while the U.S. Department of Justice pursues investigations into seed industry practices, signaling a new era of heightened enforcement that demands strategic preparation from industry participants.
Canada Anti-trust
MA
MLT Aikins LLP
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Trade Regulation & Practices

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The Trade War Tit-for-tat Continues: United States Responds To Canada’s Retaliatory Surtaxes With New Tariffs And Import Prohibitions
Canada and the United States have escalated their trade war with new retaliatory tariffs and import prohibitions taking effect in September 2026. What specific goods are now subject to these measures, and how do the complex layers of tariffs interact to impact cross-border commerce? This comprehensive analysis breaks down the latest developments in the deteriorating Canada-U.S. economic relationship.
Canada International
OH
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
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CBSA Anti-Dumping And Countervailing Duty Investigations: Truck And Bus Tires From China – What Producers, Exporters, And Importers Need To Know
Canada has initiated anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations into truck and bus tires from China, with preliminary determinations expected by November 30, 2026. Producers, exporters, and importers—including companies from Korea, Japan, and Singapore with Chinese operations—face critical September and October deadlines to submit comprehensive responses or risk significantly higher duty rates.
Canada International
GW
Gowling WLG
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U.S. Tariffs On A Broad Range Of Canadian Goods Take Effect August 22, 2026
The U.S. has implemented sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods, marking the first time USMCA-compliant products face such measures in the ongoing trade dispute. Canada has responded with dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of U.S. imports, while additional auto industry tariffs loom on the horizon. How will these escalating trade actions reshape cross-border commerce and what strategic adjustments should businesses consider?
Canada International
MA
MLT Aikins LLP
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