In 2017, Torstar and Postmedia concluded an asset swap of several local newspapers. Shortly after the merger concluded, the Competition Bureau confirmed that it was investigating the deal. This article provides a brief summary of what is publicly known regarding the investigation to date.

Leniency and immunity programs are a key enforcement tool adopted by over 80 jurisdictions around the globe to detect and prosecute anti-competitive criminal cartel conduct

Early this year, the Public Prosecution Service of Canada resolved bid rigging allegations against two separate engineering firms under section 47 of the Canadian Competition Act with prohibition orders and financial payments—but no guilty pleas, convictions or admissions of liability. This article examines these two cases and their implications in light of the Canadian government’s debarment policy and other types of potential non-trial resolutions of criminal conduct investigations.

Multi-Sided Perspectives on Multi-Sided Markets

Improving the SIRcumstances: Practical Tips and Suggestions to Improve SIR Responses

The Enforcers - get to know two of our Competition Bureau colleagues

Competition Law Section - Mergers Committee Newsletter

We are pleased to present another edition of The Marker, a definitive source for Canadian criminal competition law developments and analysis. We hope you enjoy the articles.

The international antitrust community has witnessed a recent expansion of so-called second-generation cooperation agreements between national competition authorities.

Immunity and leniency programs are important tools in international cartel enforcement. Companies taking advantage of these programs may benefit significantly from avoiding criminal prosecution by cooperating with antitrust authorities.