The Public Competition Enforcement Review is an annual survey of the
most important and relevant developments in public competition law
enforcement in the most significant jurisdictions worldwide. Among other
things, it examines the practical implications of recent enforcement
activity regarding cartels, restrictive agreements, abuse of dominance,
state aid and merger control.
The Government of Canada has proposed legislation to amend the Competition Act (the “Act”) to, among other things, (i) expand the scope of what constitutes misleading advertising, and (ii) permit…
The Government of Canada has proposed legislation that will amend the Competition Act (the “Act”) to permit (i) far more private competition law litigation, and (ii) the awarding of significant new…
The Government of Canada proposes a number of new amendments to the Competition Act (the “Act”) that will make it easier for the Competition Bureau to challenge mergers. This follows the Government’s…
Last week, the Government of Canada announced its intention to amend the Competition Act (the “Act”) in three ways. Yesterday, the government introduced Bill C-56, draft legislation that implements…
The Canadian government is enhancing its national security scrutiny of foreign investments, and pending changes to the Investment Canada Act (ICA) are likely to impact deal timing and risk allocation…
On September 14, 2023, the Government of Canada announced its “fighting for the middle class” legislative plan. As part of that plan, the government intends to make substantial changes to the…
Goodmans LLP is acting for Cineplex Inc., a Canadian entertainment and media company, in connection with OpenGate Capital acquiring the amusement solutions business of Cineplex…
Goodmans LLP acted for Hudbay Minerals Inc. in the closing of its previously announced court-approved plan of arrangement with Copper Mountain Mining Corporation, pursuant to which Hudbay has acquired…
Goodmans represented H&R REIT in the sale to funds controlled by Oak Street Capital of 2 office properties (located in Calgary and Toronto, respectively) and 2 retail properties (located in…
Goodmans LLP acted for Rogers Communications Inc. in connection with the entering into of a purchase agreement for Quebecor Inc. (TSX:QBR.A) to acquire Freedom Mobile Inc. from Shaw Telecom G.P. for…
Goodmans LLP advised VetStrategy, the leading Canadian veterinary care provider in connection with its merger with IVC Evidensia, Europe’s leading veterinary care provider…
We are pleased to share Goodmans lawyers have been recognized across Who's Who Legal's National Guide: Canada 2023. WWL National Guides identify national or regional leaders in a sector, industry…
We are pleased to announce Goodmans LLP has once again received top tier recognition from The Legal 500 Canada in their 2024 Guide released today. Recognition from The Legal 500 is based on…
We’re pleased to announce Goodmans was once again named to The Globe and Mail’s Canada’s Best Law Firms list, recognizing us as one of the country’s best law firms for 2024.Goodmans was…
