Policy & Government Affairs

Competition Bureau Expands Real Estate Commission Rules Investigation

The Competition Bureau has expanded its investigation into real estate commission rules to include Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR), seeking a court order to gather information. The probe examines whether GVR and the Canadian Real Estate Association's commission rules violate the Competition Act by potentially discouraging competition or leading to higher costs for buyers and sellers.

EU Official Journal L Series Daily View - February 20, 2026

The EU Official Journal L series published several regulations on February 20, 2026. These include amendments to regulations concerning statistical information collection by the European Central Bank, emissions type-approval for heavy-duty vehicles, and import registration for sodium benzoate from China.

Trump Administration Finalizes Trade Deal with Indonesia

The Trump Administration has finalized a trade agreement with Indonesia, eliminating over 99% of tariff barriers on U.S. products and addressing non-tariff barriers. The deal includes approximately $33 billion in commercial deals for U.S. agriculture, aerospace, and energy sectors.

US-Indonesia Trade Agreement Implementation

The US and Indonesia have confirmed their commitment to implementing a reciprocal trade agreement signed by Presidents Trump and Subianto. This agreement aims to strengthen economic security, promote growth, and foster global prosperity between the two nations.

White House Statement on 81st Anniversary of Battle of Iwo Jima

The White House issued a statement commemorating the 81st anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. The statement reflects on the historical significance of the battle, the sacrifices made by American servicemen, and the enduring legacy of courage and resolve.

EU Investigates Shein Under Digital Services Act

The European Commission has opened formal proceedings against Shein under the Digital Services Act. The investigation will focus on the sale of illegal products, addictive design features, and the transparency of recommender systems. This action follows concerns about potential violations of EU digital regulations.

Audit of Federal Prison Industries Financial Statements FY 2025

The Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General has released an audit report for the Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (FPI) financial statements for Fiscal Year 2025. The report, number 26-028, was posted on February 19, 2026, and includes two recommendations.

Companies House Low Value Contract Terms and Conditions

Companies House has published guidance on its low-value contract terms and conditions, applicable to contracts valued below £12,000 including VAT. This guidance outlines the standard terms for such agreements.

Ofcom Telecoms and Pay-TV Complaints Q3 2025

Ofcom has published its latest figures for complaints received about major UK landline, mobile, broadband, and pay-TV providers for Q3 2025. The report indicates that complaint levels remained similar to the previous quarter across all service types, with specific providers identified as generating the most and fewest complaints.

EU Official Journal L Series Daily View - February 19, 2026

The EU Official Journal L series for February 19, 2026, has been published, containing various implementing regulations and decisions. These include measures against terrorism, renewals of active substance approvals for plant protection products, and authorizations for feed additives.