Can more competition drive down Canadian airfares? Watchdog launches probe – National

Can more competition drive down Canadian airfares? Watchdog launches probe – National

Canada’s competition watchdog is scanning the skies for ways to improve the country’s air travel industry, studying whether new policies could attract more airlines to the sector and lower prices for passengers. The Competition Bureau on Monday launched its probe into the state of competition in Canada’s airline industry, which it noted in the terms … Read more

Competition Bureau probing conduct of Loblaws, Sobeys owners. Why? – National

Competition Bureau probing conduct of Loblaws, Sobeys owners. Why? – National

Canada’s Competition Bureau has launched investigations into the parent companies of grocery chains Loblaws and Sobeys for alleged anticompetitive conduct, court documents reveal, with Sobeys’ owner calling the inquiry “unlawful.” The Federal Court documents show the Commissioner of Competition launched the probes on March 1, saying there’s reason to believe the firms’ use of so-called … Read more

Businesses could face penalties over online reviews, Competition Bureau warns – National

Businesses could face penalties over online reviews, Competition Bureau warns – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Misleading or false online reviews written by employees about their own company or competitors could result in penalties, Canada’s Competition Bureau has warned. The federal agency is also urging employees to be transparent about whom they work for when post these reviews online. In a news release … Read more