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Canada Merger Review Process and Guidelines

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Published March 27th, 2025
Detected February 11th, 2026
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Summary

The Competition Bureau of Canada has updated its guidance and information related to the merger review process. The page provides details on the Bureau's authority to review mergers, links to key documents such as the Merger Enforcement Guidelines, and information on concluded merger reviews.

What changed

The Competition Bureau of Canada has updated its web page detailing the merger review process. This update includes links to relevant resources like the Merger Enforcement Guidelines, Fees and Service Standards Handbook, and information on notifiable transactions and consent agreements. The page also provides access to position statements and reports on concluded merger reviews, outlining the Bureau's analysis and findings.

While this update primarily serves as an informational resource and does not introduce new regulatory requirements or deadlines, businesses involved in mergers and acquisitions in Canada should ensure they are familiar with the Bureau's review criteria and guidelines. Companies should consult the provided links for the most current information on merger notification, review stages, and enforcement positions to ensure compliance with Canadian competition law.

What to do next

  1. Review the Competition Bureau's Merger Enforcement Guidelines and related resources.
  2. Familiarize with the criteria for mandatory pre-merger notification and the stages of a merger review.
  3. Consult position statements and reports on concluded merger reviews for insights into Bureau analysis.

Source document (simplified)

Mergers and acquisitions

The Bureau has the authority to review any merger to determine whether it is likely to result in a substantial lessening or prevention of competition in Canada.



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Overview of the merger review process

Learn about the criteria for mandatory pre-merger notification and the stages of a notifiable merger review.


Position statements regarding concluded merger reviews

Read summaries of the Bureau’s analysis, findings and conclusions regarding certain complex merger reviews.


Report of merger reviews

A record of ongoing and concluded merger reviews updated on or after, the Tuesday of each week for merger reviews commenced and completed in the previous week.



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Date modified:

2025-03-27

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Classification

Agency
Various Canadian Agencies
Published
March 27th, 2025
Instrument
Guidance
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor

Who this affects

Applies to
Energy companies Manufacturers Retailers Technology companies Telecommunications firms Transportation companies
Geographic scope
National (Canada)

Taxonomy

Primary area
Antitrust & Competition
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Mergers and Acquisitions Antitrust

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