Canada Merger Review Process and Guidelines

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.

Canada Competition Bureau Guidance on Agreements Between Competitors

The Canada Competition Bureau has published guidance on bid-rigging, price-fixing, and other agreements between competitors. The guidance aims to help businesses understand common types of illegal agreements and how to report suspected wrongdoing.

Competition Bureau Report on Algorithmic Pricing Feedback

The Competition Bureau of Canada has published a report summarizing public feedback on algorithmic pricing and competition. The report highlights key themes from over 100 submissions regarding market efficiencies, anticompetitive behavior, data transparency, and the need for balanced regulation.

Competition Bureau Statement on Cineplex Drip Pricing Ruling

The Competition Bureau Canada issued a statement following the Federal Court of Appeal's decision to uphold a ruling against Cineplex for deceptive marketing practices related to drip pricing. The court dismissed Cineplex's appeal, reinforcing the Bureau's stance against hidden fees and affirming transparency for consumers.

Competition Bureau Merger Reviews Update

The Competition Bureau has updated its report of concluded merger reviews, changing the update frequency to weekly and including ongoing reviews. The report now details transactions commenced and completed in the previous week, covering pre-merger notifications, advance ruling certificate requests, and non-notifiable transaction reviews.

Belgian DPA Orders Diocese to Delete Baptized Person's Data

The Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA) has ordered the diocese of Ghent to delete a baptized person's data from the baptismal register. The DPA ruled that the church's legitimate interest in retaining the data does not override the individual's right to erasure under GDPR when they expressly wish to leave the church.

CJEU Rules on IAB EUROPE Case, Belgian DPA Fine

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled that a structured character string capturing user preferences is personal data and that IAB EUROPE can be considered a joint controller. This decision impacts the Belgian DPA's prior €250,000 fine against IAB EUROPE.

Market Court confirms €250,000 DPA fine in IAB Europe case

The Market Court has confirmed a €250,000 fine imposed by the Belgian Data Protection Authority on IAB Europe. While the original decision was annulled on procedural grounds, the court upheld the reasoning that IAB Europe acts as a joint data controller for user preferences within its Transparency and Consent Framework.

Market Court refers FATCA data transfer questions to CJEU

The Belgian Market Court has referred 13 preliminary questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding the FATCA agreement and data transfers to the US. This action seeks clarification on the compatibility of the agreement with EU data protection laws, including GDPR and Directive 95/46/EC.

Canadian Chicken Marketing Levies Order Amendment

The Canadian government has amended the Canadian Chicken Marketing Levies Order under the Farm Products Agencies Act. This amendment, registered as SOR/2025-289, modifies existing levies applicable to chicken marketing.