Competition/Antitrust Competition/Antitrust

Private right of access for relief from anti-competitive harm now in force in Canada

The new right of access represents the broadest expansion of private enforcement of Canada’s competition laws in a generation.

On guard for thee: update to the Canadian national security guidelines

The impact of a foreign investment on Canada’s economic security has been explicitly added as a factor of national security review.

Trump tariffs: one day, not day one

Businesses may want to consider tariff mitigation strategies in the wake of threats by U.S. President Trump.

Updated guidance and lessons learned after second year under Canada’s Supply Chains Act

Businesses should expect the status quo in 2025 for reporting requirements under Canada’s Supply Chains Act.

The burden of protectionism: outlook for Canadian trade

The growing global trend towards protectionist trade policies is creating future trade uncertainty for businesses.

Highlights of the new Competition Act and pending changes for foreign investment

We explore what all these and other changes mean for businesses operating in Canada.

Spotlight on greenwashing under the Competition Act

Businesses should be mindful of greenwashing after recent legislative amendments aim to curb misleading and unsubstantiated claims.

Presenting our Legal Outlook

Osler Legal Outlook provides a look back on key legal developments in 2024 and a look forward to the implications for 2025 and beyond.

Past performance suggests future results: what a second Trump presidency means for Canadian trade

Canada’s uniquely close economic ties with the U.S. make it particularly vulnerable during the second Trump presidency.

The amended Canadian Competition Act: what businesses need to know

Following a series of high-profile amendments aimed at strengthening Canada’s competition law regime culminating in royal assent for Bill C-59 on...