Canada Merger Review Process and Guidelines
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
- Review the Competition Bureau's Merger Enforcement Guidelines and related resources.
- Familiarize with the criteria for mandatory pre-merger notification and the stages of a merger review.
- 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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- Fees and Service Standards Handbook for Mergers and Merger-Related Matters
- Merger Enforcement Guidelines
- Notifiable transactions — Form and Certificate
- Mergers Consent Agreement Template
Services and information
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.
Date modified:
2025-03-27
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