Competition Act: Commentary and Annotation

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By Brian A. Facey

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Developments in competition law continue to be a critical aspect of the Canadian legal landscape for any business that operates in Canada.

This annual publication annotates each substantive provision of the Competition Act, with synopsis of key applicable cases and expert analysis and insights of Brian A. Facey and Cassandra Brown, both Partners with the Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment group at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP. Along with a detailed review of key developments in 2023 and a look forward to 2024 in the Preface, this annual publication also contains the full text of the Act and related legislation and key Competition Bureau Guidelines, making it a valuable resource for corporate counsel, legal practitioners in private practice and business executives.

Features and Benefits

  • Preface – Keep abreast of latest legislative and jurisprudential developments, Competition Tribunal initiatives and major merger activities
  • Annotations of every substantive Competition Act provision – Benefit from expert interpretation of key provisions, terms and landmark cases
  • Extensive commentary – Understand principles, evolution and practices of competition law
  • Full text of legislation and key practice materials – Have ready access to the full text of up-to-date legislation and key practice materials

    Highlights of 2024 Edition

  • Preface updating recent initiatives and activities of the Competition Bureau and anticipated developments in 2024
  • Amendments to the Competition Act and discussion of proposed amendments
  • New Guidelines, including Enforcement Guidelines on Wage-Fixing and No Poaching Agreements, Information Bulletin on Transparency, and Misleading Representations and Deceptive Marketing Practice Choice of Criminal or Civil Track Under the Competition Act
  • Revised Guidelines, including revised Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines (August 11, 2023)

    Who Should Buy

  • Corporate/commercial lawyers advising on mergers and the running of a business, including pricing, advertising and marketing practices
  • In-house counsel who need to advise on the legal boundaries of trade practices, both in Canada and internationally
  • Business executives who monitor the pricing, advertising and marketing practices of the corporation

    An Essential Resource

    When it comes to advising on advertising and trade practices, or ensuring compliance with competition legislation, regulations and guidelines, make sure you have this reference at hand!

  • Competition Act: Commentary and Annotation