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Competition Bureau participates in G7 Summit on competition concerns raised by Artificial Intelligence
Competition Bureau participates in G7 Summit on competition concerns raised by Artificial Intelligence October 4, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau -
Competition Bureau seeks information from Air Canada and WestJet to advance its study of competition in Canada’s airline industry
Competition Bureau seeks information from Air Canada and WestJet to advance its study of competition in Canada’s airline industry October 3, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau -
Canada’s Competition Summit 2024
Canada’s Competition Summit 2024September 16, 2024 -
Copyright Board of Canada joins Canadian Digital Regulators Forum
Copyright Board of Canada joins Canadian Digital Regulators Forum September 10, 2024 -
Beware: your snow removal company could be walking on thin ice
Beware: your snow removal company could be walking on thin ice September 9, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau -
One-year sentence for Construction DJL executive who rigged bids for public contracts in Québec
One-year sentence for Construction DJL executive who rigged bids for public contracts in Québec September 5, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau -
Government of Canada announces approval of provincial request for temporary freeze of low-wage occupations in Montréal under Temporary Foreign Worker Program
The Government of Canada continues to take action to ensure the integrity of the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program. The Program is designed as an extraordinary measure to be used when workers already in Canada are not able to fill job vacancies. -
Government of Canada invests to support skilled trades workers in the Ottawa Region
Skilled tradespeople are essential for Canada to build more homes and unlock the country’s full economic potential. To help recruit, retain and train more apprentices in skilled trades, the Government of Canada is making investments to attract more young people, women and other equity-deserving groups to these rewarding and in-demand jobs. -
Government of Canada invests to support skilled trades workers in Toronto
Skilled tradespeople are essential for Canada to build more homes and unlock the country’s full economic potential. To help recruit, retain and train more apprentices in skilled trades, the Government of Canada is making investments to attract more young people, women, and other equity-deserving groups to these rewarding and in-demand jobs. -
Competition Bureau to host summit on competition and artificial intelligence this September
Competition Bureau to host summit on competition and artificial intelligence this September July 30, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau -
Government of Canada to announce funding for manufacturers in the housing sector
Government of Canada to announce funding for manufacturers in the housing sector -
Competition Bureau advances an investigation into Kalibrate’s gas pricing services
Competition Bureau advances an investigation into Kalibrate’s gas pricing services July 24, 2024 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau -
Competition Bureau seeks feedback on Competition Act’s new greenwashing provisions
Competition Bureau seeks feedback on Competition Act’s new greenwashing provisions July 22, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau -
Joint statement by Minister Ien and Minister Boissonnault on World Youth Skills Day
The Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien, and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, issued the following statement today on World Youth Skills Day: -
Government of Canada to make an announcement about Canada Summer Jobs
Government of Canada to make an announcement about Canada Summer Jobs -
Immunity and Leniency programs updated to include wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements
Immunity and Leniency programs updated to include wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements June 19, 2024– GATINEAU,QC – Competition Bureau -
Competition Bureau continues its investigation into Amazon’s marketing practices
Competition Bureau continues its investigation into Amazon’s marketing practices June 12, 2024 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau -
Competition Bureau advances investigations into Sobeys and Loblaw’s use of property controls
Competition Bureau advances investigations into Sobeys and Loblaw’s use of property controls June 11, 2024 – GATINEAU, QC, Competition Bureau -
Government of Canada announces investments to support skilled tradespeople in Quebec
Skilled tradespeople are essential for Canada to build more homes, make it easier to rent or own, and help the most vulnerable with stable housing. To encourage more people to pursue a career in the skilled trades, the Government of Canada is making investments to attract more young people, women, and under-represented groups to these rewarding and in-demand jobs, while ensuring apprentices are well-supported to develop the skills they need to take advantage of opportunities. -
Competition Bureau to study competition in Canada’s airlines industry
Competition Bureau to study competition in Canada’s airlines industry May 27, 2024 -
Minister Vandal announces a new commitment to advancing economic reconciliation and the revitalization of downtown Winnipeg
Over $31 million of government funding to support economic reconciliation and revitalization of downtown Winnipeg -
Federal government to announce a new commitment to advancing economic reconciliation and the revitalization of downtown Winnipeg
The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface – Saint Vital, will announce federal investments in the Southern Chiefs’ Organization in support of a First Nations-led urban development project to advance economic reconciliation and downtown revitalization. -
Pavages Maska Inc. to pay $100,000 for bid-rigging in the Granby region
Pavages Maska Inc. to pay $100,000 for bid-rigging in the Granby region May 23, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau -
Opening Statement to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities: State of Airline Competition in Canada
Opening Statement to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities: State of Airline Competition in CanadaMay 9, 2024 -
Maintenance of activities at CN/CPKC
The Canada Industrial Relations Board is inviting the affected groups or organizations to file submissions in two referrals made by the Minister of Labour pursuant to section 87.4(5) of the Canada Labour Code -
Statement from Chief Accessibility Officer Stephanie Cadieux on first-ever National Air Accessibility Summit
On May 9, 2024, Canada’s Chief Accessibility Officer, Stephanie Cadieux addressed attendees at Canada’s first-ever National Air Accessibility Summit. -
Release of 2023 Public Report
Ottawa, Ontario (May 7, 2024) - The Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), David Vigneault, issued the following statement regarding the CSIS 2023 Public Report released today: -
Safety and Health Week Events Focus on Diversity, Inclusion, and Effective Communication in the Workplace
As part of their Safety and Health Week celebration, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is offering free webinars focused on diversity, inclusion and effective communication in the workplace. -
Competition Bureau to focus on leveraging new enforcement and promotion tools in 2024-2025
Competition Bureau to focus on leveraging new enforcement and promotion tools in 2024-2025 April 30, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau -
Statement by the Minister of Labour on the National Day of Mourning
Today, the Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr., issued the following statement marking the National Day of Mourning -
Commit to Workplace Safety on the National Day of Mourning
On April 28, workplaces will come together to commemorate the National Day of Mourning, a day dedicated to honoring workers who have lost their lives, have been injured, or suffered an illness due to their work. -
Competition Bureau releases report identifying substantial competition concerns with Bunge’s proposed acquisition of Viterra
Competition Bureau releases report identifying substantial competition concerns with Bunge’s proposed acquisition of Viterra April 23, 2024– GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau -
Backgrounder: Canada Summer Jobs 2024
Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, a horizontal federal initiative that supports youth aged 15 to 30—particularly those facing barriers to employment— to gain work experience and develop the skills they need to successfully transition into the labour market. -
Decision by the independent Commission on the applicability of the environmental assessment for the Darlington New Nuclear Project to Ontario Power Generation’s selected reactor technology
Backgrounder: Decision by the independent Commission on the applicability of the environmental assessment for the Darlington New Nuclear Project to Ontario Power Generation’s selected reactor technology -
Independent Commission determines environmental assessment for Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington New Nuclear Project is applicable to the selected reactor technology
Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced the Commission’s decision that the existing environmental assessment (EA) for the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) is applicable to the reactor technology selected by Ontario Power Generation (OPG), the General Electric Hitachi BWRX300 reactor. -
Ministers Sudds and Anand highlight budget investments to support small businesses
Ministers Sudds and Anand highlight budget investments to support small businesses -
Government of Canada launches new Employment Assistance Services funding stream to strengthen the vitality of official language minority communities
Official language minority communities (OLMCs) enrich our linguistic heritage and play a vital role in strengthening Canada's workforce and economy. The Government of Canada continues to promote the economic vitality and well-being of individuals in these communities by ensuring that they have the supports they need to find employment and succeed in their careers. -
Federal minimum wage rising to $17.30 per hour on April 1
Every Canadian deserves a real and fair chance at success. Yet some Canadian workers still struggle financially while working part-time, temporary and low- or minimum-wage jobs -
Competition Bureau seeks feedback on artificial intelligence and competition
Competition Bureau seeks feedback on artificial intelligence and competition March 20, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau -
The rise of AI: Fraud in the digital age
The rise of AI: Fraud in the digital age March 4, 2024 - GATINEAU, QC - Competition Bureau -
Minister Vandal announces federal investment to accelerate Manitoba’s green advantage through small- and medium-sized enterprises
Over $1.6 million of PrairiesCan funding to support SMEs and grow the Green Economy in Manitoba -
Minister Vandal to announce federal investment to accelerate Manitoba’s green economy
The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface – Saint Vital, will announce federal support to assist small- and medium-sized enterprises to meet the growing demand for green and sustainable products. -
Supreme Court dismisses Secure Energy’s application to appeal the successful challenge of Secure and Tervita merger
Supreme Court dismisses Secure Energy’s application to appeal the successful challenge of Secure and Tervita merger February 26, 2024 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau -
Premier Kinew and Minister Vandal announce support for the Arctic Gateway Group in northern Manitoba
PrairiesCan and Provincial funding supports the ongoing maintenance and operation of the Hudson Bay Railway. -
Premier Kinew and Minister Vandal announce support for the Arctic Gateway Group in northern Manitoba
The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface – Saint Vital, and the Honourable Wab Kinew, Premier of Manitoba will announce support to the Arctic Gateway Group for the ongoing maintenance and operation of the Hudson Bay Railway. -
A Message Worth Repeating: Take Action to Prevent Repetitive Strain Injuries
On International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness (RSI) Day, February 29, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is reminding workplaces to take action to prevent one of the leading causes of workplace injuries in Canada. -
New recruitment strategy will help address critical shortage of skilled trades across Atlantic Canada
Construction Association of Prince Edward Island (CAPEI) to develop and implement regional immigration plan to help address critical shortages in the sector. -
Accessibility Standards Canada selected as a National Capital Region's Top Employer for 2024
Accessibility Standards Canada is proud to announce that the organization has been named, for the first time, one of the National Capital Region's Top Employers. This recognition is a testament to its commitment to continuously improving as an employer and creating the conditions to offer employees one of the most exceptional and accessible places to work. -
Competition Bureau approves Waste Connections as buyer of 29 Secure facilities to resolve competition concerns
Competition Bureau approves Waste Connections as buyer of 29 Secure facilities to resolve competition concerns February 5, 2024 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau -
Online reviews posted by employees: businesses could be liable
Online reviews posted by employees: businesses could be liable January 18, 2024 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau