It covers all aspects of the law pertaining to foreign companies doing business in canada. For a more detailed guide to the notification thresholds, use our interactive tool, a guide to canadas merger notification rules. Fundamentals of canadian competition law, third edition. Dunlop, bruce, david mcqueen and michael tribilcock, canadian competition policy. Competition in the age of the digital giant canada. Competition enforcement and litigation in canada aims to provide a thorough, practical guide to all aspects of competition enforcement and litigation, and demystify the way in which various competition practices and procedures operate. Competition and antitrust law canada and the united. The bureau has signalled its intention to step up its enforcement activities in the digital economy, setting up a potential friction with other regulators in canada and abroad.
Canadian competition law is largely governed by the competition act act. The authors authoritative treatment of the world is matched by a vigorous and easytoadjust to writing sort, making this book an indispensable helpful useful resource for undergraduate and postgraduate regulation and economics school college students, along with for practitioners. Irwin law the best in canadian law books, bar none. Enforcing noncompetition and nonsolicitation clauses. Competition enforcement and litigation in canada emond. Investment canada act and competition act quick reference. Bodrug has lectured on competition law at the university of western ontario law school, where he obtained his ll. When are non competition and nonsolicitation clauses enforceable in canada.
When are noncompetition and nonsolicitation clauses enforceable in canada. Competition law is implemented through public and private enforcement. We are a federal institution that is part of the innovation, science and economic development canada portfolio. Presented in a convenient looseleaf format, canadian competition law offers complete coverage of all areas of business conduct governed by the competition act, including. Canadian competition law thomson reuters canada book store. The public and private enforcement of canadas competition laws are at turning point. Jun, 2019 competition in the age of the digital giant. The number of competition law cases adjudicated in canadian courts and before the competition tribunal continues to grow, and that growth has prompted an increased need for guidance. In fact it is so far ahead of anything else available in canada that it is certain to become a standard reference work for many years to follow. The act is primarily administered and enforced by the competition bureau the. Related regulations, guidelines, interpretation bulletins and case law all provide guidance on how the competition act is administered and enforced. Evolution and development of competition law in india.
The competition bureau is responsible for administering and enforcing the act. Competition law is a law that promotes or seeks to maintain market competition by regulating anticompetitive conduct by companies. Investment canada act and competition act quick reference 2019. Canadian competition policy in an historical context. Competition law in canada is set out in a single federal statute, the competition act.
May 02, 2012 no matter how good a competition law book is, noncompetition law books teach you or open your mind to much more important stuff. Competition law of the european community 5th edition. The enforcement of competition law in canada is multifaceted, encompassing public and private enforcement. Aggressive competition among sellers in an open marketplace gives consumers both individuals and businesses the benefits of lower prices, higher quality products and services, more choices, and greater innovation. The enforcement of competition law in canada is multifaceted. Practical, strategic and uptodate this book provides an indepth comparison of canadian and u.
The book proceeds to a detailed analysis of substantive prohibitions, including cartels and other horizontal agreements, vertical restraints, the various types of abusive conduct by the dominant firms and the appraisal of concentrations, and then goes on to the administrative enforcement of competition law, with a focus on the antitrust. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer from carswell or canada law book. Weirfoulds assists domestic and international clients to comply with canadas stringent competition laws. Roger ware, professor of economics, queens university.
Pricing practices chapter 4 competition law of canada. The book begins by discussing general issues that arise when models. The global spread of covid19 has had significant impacts in most major areas of law, including canadian competition and advertising law both federal and provincial governments in canada have been introducing unprecedented new legislation and orders relating to key aspects of competition and advertising law, including. The act is enforced and administered by the competition bureau, and cases are adjudicated by the competition tribunal. The conference brings together all segments of the canadian and global competition law community, including enforcement officials, inhouse counsel, plaintiffs lawyers, defense lawyers, academics, and economists in order to share knowledge, experience, and advice regarding all areas of competition law. The law and economics of canadian competition policy m. The importance of canadas competition laws continues to grow. Criminal statute on packaging, labelling, sale, importation and advertising of prepackaged products. Competition law antitrust law books book depository. The competition bureau, as an independent law enforcement agency, ensures that canadian businesses and consumers prosper in a competitive and innovative marketplace. Below is a list of some key books on canadian competition, advertising and foreign investment laws. They provide strategic insight into the procedural aspects of litigating a competition matter and offer examples of tactical steps counsel can take to advance their clients positions.
The law and economics of canadian competition policy. Aba section of international law antitrust regional reports. As such, the timing for this new edition of competition and antitrust law canada and the united states couldnt be better. Jointly published by the cba competition law section and carswell, and edited by james musgrove a pastchair of the competition law section, a new edition was released in fall 2015. International competition law has grown in importance as national economies have become more integrated, at the same time as national competition laws have proliferated and enforcement efforts have been strengthened. Competition law canadian advertisingmarketing lawyer. Gcr also features guest commentary and articles from the worlds leading competition law and antitrust practitioners. The theory of collusion and competition policy the mit press. The competition act is a canadian federal law governing competition law in canada. We are just saying that when weve had the time we have found it useful to include some competition law books in our reading list. There are no provincial or territorial competition laws. A frequent reply from our interviewees is that they do not read competition law books but rather consult specific sections of such books when they are looking for something in particular. The cclj publishes several analytical articles per issue, generally between 4000 and 8000 words.
The topics addressed, each in a separate chapter, include. This book provides an indepth comparison of canadian and u. In india the first competition law was enacted in 1969 i. Emerging principles of international competition law. Aug 21, 2014 evolution and development of competition law in india. May 23, 2018 litigating competition law in canada features contributions from canada s leading competition litigators. Eu competition law rules applicable to antitrust enforcement. In practice, prosecutions under the act normally are initiated only upon a referral by the commissioner, and the bureaus criminal matters branch will be closely consulted in the course of a prosecution and with regard to any sentencing recommendation to be made. The authors provide an excellent overview of the major sections of the competition act and also explore several contentious issues in competition law and policy. Guidelines on the effect on trade concept contained in. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. A recent ontario decision examined these clauses in the context of an employment agreement.
Overview of canadian antitrust law mccarthy tetrault llp. Competition and antitrust law canada and the united states. The third edition also contains a new chapter addressing the investment canada act. Cba members can exclusively access the book online for free, and can purchase a print copy from the carswell store for 10% offquote promo code 66202 at checkout. Fox on the surface, there appears to be much in common between competition law in the united states and competition law in the european union. The competition act the act is the oldest antitrust statute in the. For a more detailed guide to the notification thresholds, use our interactive tool, a guide to canada s merger notification rules. If you are looking for a great introduction to competition law in canada, buy this book. Offering a unique crossdisciplinary approach to scholarship in law and economics, this muchneeded work expounds and critically evaluates all of the major doctrines of canadian competition policy. May 07, 2019 competition law enforcement at a crossroads. Competition and antitrust law canada and the united states, 5th. In our friday slot interviews we ask what competition law book deserves an antitrust oscar. Speechremarks by anthony durocher, deputy commissioner, monopolistic practices, competition bureau big data toronto 2019june, 2019 toronto, ontas prepared for delivery.
The basics of competition law in the uk by pinsent masons. It is fully updated to take into account revisions to the act, and the latest collaboration provisions. Get practical guidance from leading competition law experts jointly published with the canadian bar association, this authoritative reference features expert analysis and insight on statutory provisions in the competition act as well as the relevant. An authoritative treatment of competition law is paired with an easytofollow writing style to make this book a comprehensive guide to the subject. Firms involved in anticompetitive behaviour may find their agreements to be unenforceable and risk being fined up to 10% of group global turnover for particularly damaging conduct as well as exposing themselves to possible damages actions. Irwin law is proud to announce the launch of delve books, a new. Canadian businesses and foreign businesses transacting in canada or with canadians need sophisticated legal advice to navigate the complexities of competition law. Get practical guidance from leading competition law experts jointly published with the canadian bar association, this authoritative reference features expert analysis and insight on statutory provisions in the competition act as well as the relevant jurisprudence, guidelines, and policy statements. This system is beset with conflicts arising where states perceive that the way that another country does or does not apply its competition law adversely affects. Monopolies and restrictive trade practices act, 1969 mrtp act, 1969. Federal law that governs most business conduct in canada and aims to prevent anticompetitive market practices. Guide to antitrust laws free and open markets are the foundation of a vibrant economy. Richard whish and david baileys competition law is the definitive textbook on this matter. Susan m hutton, lawyer derived from the renowned multivolume international encyclopedia of laws, this practical analysis of competition law and its interpretation in canada covers every aspect of the subject the.
Arc arc may be issued where a transaction raises minimal or no substantive competition law issues and typically is issued within 23 weeks of an arc request being made. The act contains both criminal and civil provisions aimed at preventing anticompetitive practices in the marketplace. This book is an outstanding contribution to existing canadian scholarship on competition law and economics. In a landmark decision that was released september 20, the supreme court has revisited and reset the ground rules governing the availability of collective relief for consumers in canada, particularly in respect of class actions that seek damages for. Competition law is known as antitrust law in the united states for historical reasons, and as antimonopoly law in china and russia. Competition law practical law canada thomson reuters.