Competition Law and Antitrust Law

The recent 2024 decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal (the "ONCA"), Dr. C. Sims Dentistry Professional Corporation v. Cooke has reinforced the principle that Ontario courts...

A new lawsuit is making headlines in the world of esports, and while I tend to roll my eyes at headlines stating that a particular case might "change esports forever," in this particular case, that may actually be true, so I thought I would provide a summary of the case and the issues it brings up.

On June 21, 2023, Canada Bread Company, Limited ("Canada Bread") pleaded guilty to four offences involving violations of the Competition Act.

In Chemtrade Electrochem Inc v Superior Plus Corporation, 2025 ABCA 31, the Court of Appeal of Alberta set aside a trial judgment of $25 million...

Canada's legislative framework governing competition/antitrust, foreign investment, and consumer protection has undergone a seismic shift between 2022 and 2025, with further changes to come.

In the wake of U.S. tariffs and tariff threats, Canadians are opting to "buy Canadian." If you are thinking of showing off your products' Canadian roots with the use of "Made in Canada," "Product of Canada" or Canadian symbols in labelling and marketing claims, here are some things you should keep in mind to avoid significant legal, financial and reputational risks.

There are many statutes containing limitation periods that bar plaintiffs from bringing an action after a specified period of time.

The Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Pioneer Corporation v Godfrey, 2019 SCC 42, was a victory for the plaintiff, but it may prove advantageous for class action defendants in other cases.

The intersection of intellectual property law and competition law is an area that gains greater significance with each passing year.