Competition Law and Antitrust Law

Major economic powers are realigning their competition policies to prioritize productivity, business expansion, and foreign investment. As the European Union, United Kingdom, and United States shift toward reducing...

This May 2026 issue examines recent Canadian competition law enforcement actions, including the Bureau's challenge to a major energy sector acquisition and its pursuit of testimony from former Google employees in ongoing antitrust proceedings. The bulletin also analyzes proposed legislative changes that would narrow foreign bank exemptions under the Investment Canada Act, alongside comprehensive merger review statistics and foreign investment filing data through April 2026.

Major economies including the EU, UK, and US are recalibrating competition policy to prioritize productivity growth, investment attraction, and national competitiveness. As Canada's federal government emphasizes similar economic objectives, questions arise about whether the Competition Bureau's enforcement approach should evolve to align with these shifting priorities and support Canadian businesses in achieving scale efficiencies.