Earlier this year, we participated in the International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network’s global Internet sweep. Of the 642 websites and apps reviewed, nearly 76% used at least one possible dark pattern in their marketing of subscription services. Full report [English only]: https://lnkd.in/eewTZ_dw
Competition Bureau Canada
Law Enforcement
Gatineau, Quebec 9,957 followers
We ensure that Canadian businesses and consumers prosper in a competitive and innovative marketplace
About us
The Competition Bureau, as an independent law enforcement agency, ensures that Canadian businesses and consumers prosper in a competitive and innovative marketplace. Headed by the Commissioner of Competition, the Bureau is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Competition Act, the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, the Textile Labelling Act and the Precious Metals Marking Act. The basic operating assumption of the Competition Bureau is that competition is good for both business and consumers. Competition: • makes the economy work more efficiently; • strengthens businesses' ability to adapt and compete in global markets; • gives small and medium businesses an equitable chance to compete and participate in the economy; • provides consumers with competitive prices, product choices and the information they need to make informed purchasing decisions; and • balances the interests of consumers and producers, wholesalers and retailers, dominant players and minor players, the public interest and the private interest. Interacting with us on social media: http://ow.ly/VZisR Disponible en français: http://ow.ly/WC0I0
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http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca
External link for Competition Bureau Canada
- Industry
- Law Enforcement
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Gatineau, Quebec
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- Government Agency
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50 Rue Victoria
Gatineau, Quebec J8X, CA
Employees at Competition Bureau Canada
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Airlines market study update: We would like to thank Canadians for providing feedback through our consultation on the proposed scope of our study. As required by the Competition Act, we’ve submitted the final terms of reference for our study to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada Minister for approval. Once the final terms of reference are approved by the Minister, we will publish them on our website and officially launch our market study. ✈️ https://lnkd.in/eFMeh86p
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Here is our statement regarding the acquisition by Bell of Outedge Canada: https://lnkd.in/ezQ52CBr
We have reached an agreement with Bell to protect competition for outdoor advertising in Ontario and Quebec. MORE INFO: https://lnkd.in/edv6hZd8
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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Heski Bar-Isaac, Ph.D., as Special Economic Advisor for Digital and Platform Markets. Dr. Bar-Isaac joins the Bureau for a six-month term starting July 9, 2024. https://lnkd.in/eg22dtUM
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Competitive, fair play should be on and off the field.⚽️ As businesses gear up for World Cup '26 in Canada, we’re on the lookout for anti-competitive deals between competitors supplying goods and services. Here’s what to look for and how to report it: https://lnkd.in/eUqPHzwN
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Looking for #July4th sales online? 🛍️ Pay close attention to whether the prices displayed are in Canadian (CAD) or American (USD) dollars. If you've been misled into thinking that you were paying in Canadian dollars when you were actually paying USD, report it us: https://lnkd.in/edfxHcv3
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To facilitate compliance with the new greenwashing provisions of the Competition Act, we will provide guidance that will offer clarity for Canadians. We will launch a public consultation in the coming weeks to gather feedback. Read our full #statement: https://lnkd.in/ezFGFAjw
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Happy Canada Day! Today, and every day, we are determined to protect and fight for healthy competition that benefits Canadians across the country. #CanadaDay
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A reminder to #Influencers on #SocialMediaDay: Consumers rely on the opinions you share online. If you promote a product you were gifted by a brand, you must clearly disclose it in your post. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/duGsBra
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Are you planning to move this summer? Watch out for rental scams! Fraudsters might place fake ads using real photos from real online listings to make it look legit. Check out our tips for how to avoid these scams: https://lnkd.in/ek75qakA
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