Butterworths Competition Act & Commentary, 2010 Edition captures the most significant amendments to Canada’s competition and foreign investment regimes in more than 20 years. This concise guide to competition law in Canada provides expert insights on Bill C-10 (Budget Implementation Act, 2009) amendments that received Royal Assent on March 12, 2009.

 

Features and Benefits

• Year in review – keep abreast of latest legislative and jurisprudential developments, Competition Tribunal initiatives and major merger activities
• Introduction – get a quick overview of the statutory framework and the administrative and enforcement mechanisms for implementation of the Competition Act
• 10 expert commentary chapters – understand principles and practices of competition law and benefit from expert interpretation of key provisions, terms and landmark cases
• Full text of legislation and key practice materials – have ready access to the full text of up-to-date legislation and key practice materials
• Resources list – stay informed of useful resources for further research

Highlights of This New Edition

• Bill C-10 amendments to the Competition Act including:
  • Decriminalization of practices of price maintenance, predatory pricing, price discrimination and promotional allowances
  • Creation of a “two-track” approach for agreements between competitors
  • Significant increases to criminal and civil penalties for deceptive marketing practices
  • Introduction of a US-style two-stage merger review process
• New chapter on Foreign Investment Review under the Investment Canada Act
• Full text of Investment Canada Act and Regulation, Interpretation Notes and Guidelines
• Highlights and discussion of Competition Bureau’s recently revised “Information Bulletin on Corporate Compliance Programs” that gives additional guidance to assist businesses to design their own corporate compliance programs
• Proposed amendments to the Notifiable Transactions Regulations
• Draft Revised Merger Review Process Guidelines

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
• Federal ministries in charge of reviewable practice complaints and who draft anti-competition policies and guidelines

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. Order your copy today!