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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 Year-In-Review 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 2020 Edition
Discussion of recent practice issues such as:
Joint dominance changes in practice arising from the recently issued Competition Bureau bulletin "Requests for information from private parties in proceedings under section 36 of the Competition Act"
Discussion of recent key court and Competition Bureau's decisions such as:
Pioneer Corp. v. Godfrey, 2019 SCC 42 (defendants' liability for umbrella pricing effects)
The Commissioner of Competition v. Hudson's Bay Company (misleading representations)
Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines (issued March 13, 2019)
Abuse of Dominance Enforcement Guidelines (issued March 7, 2019)
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!