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Canada: Competition Bureau releases report from public consultation about effects of AI on competition
In brief The Canadian Competition Bureau (“Bureau“) recently published the Consultation on Artificial Intelligence and Competition: What We Heard (“Report“), which summarizes feedback it received from its 2024 public consultation about how AI is impacting competition in Canada. The Bureau will use the insights from the submissions summarized in the Report to inform how it will protect and promote competition in Canada’s AI market.
Canada imposes further sanctions in relation to Russia, Sudan, Myanmar, Iran, Haiti and Venezuela and issues general permit in relation to Syria
Throughout the month of March, the Government of Canada continued to vigorously pursue its sanctions designations under the country-specific sanctions enacted pursuant to Canada’s Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA).
The Canadian Competition Authority publishes a report summarizing the feedback from its 2024 public consultation on the impact of AI on competition – Concurrences
In brief The Canadian Competition Bureau ("Bureau") recently published the Consultation on Artificial Intelligence and Competition: What We Heard ("Report"), which summarizes feedback it received from its 2024 public consultation about how AI is impacting competition in Canada. The Bureau will use the insights from the submissions summarized in the Report to inform how it will protect and promote competition in Canada’s AI market.
The Canadian Competition Bureau (“Bureau“) recently published the Consultation on Artificial Intelligence and Competition: What We Heard (“Report“), which summarizes feedback it received from its 2024 public consultation about how AI is impacting competition in Canada. The Bureau will use the insights from the submissions summarized in the Report to inform how it will protect and promote competition in Canada’s AI market.
Competition Bureau Releases Report from Public Consultation about Effects of AI on Competition
In brief The Canadian Competition Bureau (“Bureau“) recently published the Consultation on Artificial Intelligence and Competition: What We Heard (“Report“), which summarizes feedback it received from its 2024 public consultation about how AI is impacting competition in Canada. The Bureau will use the insights from the submissions summarized in the Report to inform how it will protect and promote competition in Canada’s AI market.
Guarding the North - Updated Guidelines on the National Security Review of Investments Amid U.S.-Canada Trade War
In Brief Following weeks of tariff threats from the U.S. and the imposition of retaliatory Canadian tit-for-tat tariffs and non-tariff measures, the U.S. and Canada are currently in the midst of a trade war that is expected to have significant economic repercussions.
Canada: Guarding the North - Updated Guidelines on the National Security Review of Investments Amid U.S.-Canada Trade War
Following weeks of tariff threats from the U.S. and the imposition of retaliatory Canadian tit-for-tat tariffs and non-tariff measures, the U.S. and Canada are currently in the midst of a trade war that is expected to have significant economic repercussions.
Canada: Guarding the North - Updated Guidelines on the National Security Review of Investments Amid U.S.-Canada Trade War
Following weeks of tariff threats from the U.S. and the imposition of retaliatory Canadian tit-for-tat tariffs and non-tariff measures, the U.S. and Canada are currently in the midst of a trade war that is expected to have significant economic repercussions.
Trump Tariffs - Canada - Retaliatory Measures Implemented March 4, 2025
President Trump signed an executive order on February 1, 2025 (“Executive Order“), imposing long‑anticipated tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“US Tariffs“). Canada retaliated swiftly by implementing retaliatory tariffs; however, both sets of tariffs were paused for 30-days while the US and Canada negotiated whether the tariffs would come into force.
Canada Announces Additional Secondary Sanctions and Further Amendments Under Russia Regulations
On February 24, 2025, the Government of Canada announced further amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (“the Russia Regulations”). These amendments list an additional 44 entities and 32 individuals, both Russian and non-Russian, in Schedule 1 of the Russia Regulations.
Canada Announces Additional Secondary Sanctions and Further Amendments Under Russia Regulations
On February 24, 2025, the Government of Canada announced further amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (“the Russia Regulations”). These amendments list an additional 44 entities and 32 individuals, both Russian and non-Russian, in Schedule 1 of the Russia Regulations.
Canada Announces Additional Secondary Sanctions and Further Amendments Under Russia Regulations
On February 24, 2025, the Government of Canada announced further amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (“the Russia Regulations”). These amendments list an additional 44 entities and 32 individuals, both Russian and non-Russian, in Schedule 1 of the Russia Regulations.
United States and Canada Ramp-up Focus on Counter-Narcotics, Making Additional Terrorism Designations Targeting International Cartels and Transnational Criminal Organizations
On February 20, 2025, the US Department of State designated several international cartels and transnational criminal organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (“FTOs”) pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act and as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (“SDGTs”) pursuant to Executive Order (“EO”) 13224.
2025 Canadian Trade and Customs Outlook: Sanctions
Baker McKenzie’s Canadian international trade and customs team is publishing a series of articles reviewing 2024 trade and customs compliance developments and looking ahead to 2025’s burgeoning issues. This article focuses on Canadian legislative and enforcement developments in Canada’s sanctions regime. In 2024, the Government began to lay the foundation for significant changes to the enforcement architecture of Canada’s sanctions regime.
2025 Canadian Trade and Customs Outlook: Sanctions
Baker McKenzie’s Canadian international trade and customs team is publishing a series of articles reviewing 2024 trade and customs compliance developments and looking ahead to 2025’s burgeoning issues. This article focuses on Canadian legislative and enforcement developments in Canada’s sanctions regime. In 2024, the Government began to lay the foundation for significant changes to the enforcement architecture of Canada’s sanctions regime.
On February 14, 2025, the Government of Canada announced further amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (“the Russia Regulations”), adding two non-Russian entities to Schedule 1. In this significant move, Canada targeted Volga-Dnepr Airlines (Ireland) Limited, an Irish entity, and Volga-Dnepr Logistics B.V., a Dutch entity.
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Canada Issues Secondary Sanctions Against Non-Russian Entities Under Russia Regulations
On February 14, 2025, the Government of Canada announced further amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (“the Russia Regulations”), adding two non-Russian entities to Schedule 1. In this significant move, Canada targeted Volga-Dnepr Airlines (Ireland) Limited, an Irish entity, and Volga-Dnepr Logistics B.V., a Dutch entity.
Canada Announces New Sanctions Against Belarus
On January 27, 2025, the Government of Canada announced further amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Belarus) Regulations (“the Regulations”). These amendments list an additional 10 individuals and 12 entities in Schedule I of the Regulations.
Canada Issues Secondary Sanctions Against Non-Russian Entities Under Russia Regulations
On February 14, 2025, the Government of Canada announced further amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (“the Russia Regulations”), adding two non-Russian entities to Schedule 1. In this significant move, Canada targeted Volga-Dnepr Airlines (Ireland) Limited, an Irish entity, and Volga-Dnepr Logistics B.V., a Dutch entity.
Q&A: enforcement of dominance rules in Canada
Enforcement proceedings Enforcement authorities Which authorities are responsible for enforcement of the dominance rules and what powers of investigation do they have? The Act is administered and enforced by the Commissioner of Competition (the Commissioner). The Commissioner leads the Competition Bureau (the Bureau), which is an independent law enforcement agency within the federal Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development. Final interpretation of the Competition Act, RSC 1985, c.
In brief: abuse of dominance in Canada
Abuse of dominance Definition of abuse of dominance How is abuse of dominance defined and identified? What conduct is subject to a per se prohibition? Following the December 2023 amendments to the Competition Act, RSC 1985, c.
Canada Announces New Sanctions Against Belarus
On January 27, 2025, the Government of Canada announced further amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Belarus) Regulations (“the Regulations”). These amendments list an additional 10 individuals and 12 entities in Schedule I of the Regulations.
The Canadian Competition Authority intensifies its scrutiny of property controls in the national grocery sector following legislative amendments to the Competition Act (Sobeys / Loblaws) - Concurrences
Previous article Next article Share on | In brief The Competition Bureau (“Bureau”) has intensified its scrutiny of property controls in Canada’s grocery sector following legislative amendments to the Competition Act (“Act”). Amendments that took effect in December 2024 permit vertical agreements that have a significant purpose of harming competition to be civilly reviewed.
Canada: Competition Bureau puts the squeeze on grocery sector property controls
In brief The Competition Bureau (“Bureau”) has intensified its scrutiny of property controls in Canada’s grocery sector following legislative amendments to the Competition Act (“Act”). Amendments that took effect in December 2024 permit vertical agreements that have a significant purpose of harming competition to be civilly reviewed. Other amendments to the Act over the past two years, notably to the abuse of dominance provisions, have heightened the Bureau’s ability to pursue this conduct.
Canada Announces New Sanctions Against Sudan
On February 7, 2025, the Government of Canada announced further amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Sudan) Regulations (“the Regulations”). These amendments list an additional 2 individuals in Schedule I of the Regulations, targeting individuals associated with the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces that are stated to be linked to the continued violence against civilians in Sudan.
Canada Announces New Sanctions Against Sudan
On February 7, 2025, the Government of Canada announced further amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Sudan) Regulations (“the Regulations”). These amendments list an additional 2 individuals in Schedule I of the Regulations, targeting individuals associated with the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces that are stated to be linked to the continued violence against civilians in Sudan.
Canada Announces New Sanctions Against Sudan
On February 7, 2025, the Government of Canada announced further amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Sudan) Regulations (“the Regulations”). These amendments list an additional 2 individuals in Schedule I of the Regulations, targeting individuals associated with the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces that are stated to be linked to the continued violence against civilians in Sudan.
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President Trump signed an executive order on February 1, 2025 (“Executive Order“), imposing the long-anticipated tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“U.S. Tariffs“) and Canada retaliated swiftly by implementing retaliatory tariffs/countermeasures at a rate of 25% pursuant to sections 53 and 79 of the Customs Tariff by way of an Order in Council (United States Surtax Order (2025) (“Canada Tariffs“).
2025 Canadian Trade Outlook: Export Controls
Baker McKenzie’s Canadian international trade and customs team is publishing a series of articles reviewing 2024 trade and customs compliance developments and looking ahead to 2025’s burgeoning issues. This article focuses on Canada’s export controls regime. Before we dive into the export controls outlook, here is an overview of the current state of politics in Canada, which includes a discussion of the legislative powers that remain while Canadian Parliament is prorogued until March 24, 2025.
2025 Canadian Trade Outlook: Export Controls
Baker McKenzie’s Canadian international trade and customs team is publishing a series of articles reviewing 2024 trade and customs compliance developments and looking ahead to 2025’s burgeoning issues. This article focuses on Canada’s export controls regime. Before we dive into the export controls outlook, here is an overview of the current state of politics in Canada, which includes a discussion of the legislative powers that remain while Canadian Parliament is prorogued until March 24, 2025.
Canada: ADvantage - Shaping a Greener Future - Competition Bureau Publishes Draft Greenwashing Guidelines
Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Email On 23 December 2024, Canada’s Competition Bureau (the “Bureau“) published draft guidelines concerning environmental claims and compliance with the Competition Act (the “Act“) for public consultation. Updated guidance on environmental claims has been much anticipated following recent amendments to the Act that explicitly prohibit greenwashing as a form of deceptive marketing. Click here to access the full alert.
Canada Amends Hamas Terrorist Attack Regulations: Four Individuals Added
On May 10, 2024, Canada announced that four individuals were added to the Special Economic Measures (Hamas Terrorist Attacks) Regulations (the “Regulations”), created earlier this year in response to the attacks by Hamas in Israel beginning on October 7, 2023. The amended Regulations entered into force on May 9, 2024.
Canada Amends Iran Sanctions Regulations Following Strikes on Israel: 2 Individuals and 2 Entities Targeted
On April 25, 2024, the Government of Canada announced further amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations (the “Regulations”). These amendments list an additional two individuals and two entities in Schedule 1 of the Regulations. On April 14, 2024, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Iranian proxies launched drones and missiles into Israel, Iran’s first-ever direct attack on Israel.
Canada Amends Iran Sanctions Regulations Following Strikes on Israel: 2 Individuals and 2 Entities Targeted
On April 25, 2024, the Government of Canada announced further amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations (the “Regulations”). These amendments list an additional two individuals and two entities in Schedule 1 of the Regulations. On April 14, 2024, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Iranian proxies launched drones and missiles into Israel, Iran’s first-ever direct attack on Israel.
Canada Enacts New Sanctions Regime in Relation to Sudan: 6 Individuals and Entities Targeted
On April 15, 2024, Canada announced new sanctions regulations under the Special Economic Measures Act in response to gross and systematic violations of human rights. The Special Economic Measures (Sudan) Regulations (the “Regulations”) designate six individuals and entities and entered into force on April 12, 2024.
Canada Imposes Additional Sanctions on Belarus: 21 Individuals Targeted
On April 15, 2024, Canada announced further amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Belarus) Regulations (the “Regulations”). These amendments list an additional 21 individuals under Schedule 1 of the Regulations in response to ongoing human rights violations in Belarus. The amendments took effect on April 12, 2024. The announcement follows a visit by the exiled Belarusian opposition leader, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, to Ottawa.
Canada Imposes Additional Sanctions on Belarus: 21 Individuals Targeted
On April 15, 2024, Canada announced further amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Belarus) Regulations (the “Regulations”). These amendments list an additional 21 individuals under Schedule 1 of the Regulations in response to ongoing human rights violations in Belarus. The amendments took effect on April 12, 2024. The announcement follows a visit by the exiled Belarusian opposition leader, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, to Ottawa.
Usman Sheikh - Concurrences
In brief The Canadian Competition Bureau ("Bureau") recently published the Consultation on Artificial Intelligence and Competition: What We Heard ("Report"), which summarizes feedback it received from its 2024 public consultation about how AI is impacting competition in Canada. The Bureau will (…)
Canada Amends Iran Sanctions Regulation: 2 Individuals Targeted
On March 8, 2024, the Minister of Foreign Affairs announced further amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations (the “Regulations”). These amendments list an additional two individuals in Schedule 1 of the Regulations. The announcement was released on International Women’s Day, signalling Canada’s focus on targeting human rights violations of women and girls.
Canada Expands Import Ban on Russian Diamonds, Sanctions Individuals Responsible for Navalny's Death
On March 1, 2024, the Minister of Foreign Affairs announced further import restrictions on diamonds and diamond-jewelry-related products from Russia. The amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (the “Regulations”) prohibit any person in Canada and any Canadian outside of Canada from purchasing, importing, or acquiring certain diamonds mined or produced in Russia that are exported, processed and/or polished in a third country.
Canada Expands Import Ban on Russian Diamonds, Sanctions Individuals Responsible for Navalny’s Death
On March 1, 2024, the Minister of Foreign Affairs announced further import restrictions on diamonds and diamond-jewelry-related products from Russia. The amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (the “Regulations”) prohibit any person in Canada and any Canadian outside of Canada from purchasing, importing, or acquiring certain diamonds mined or produced in Russia that are exported, processed and/or polished in a third country.
Canada Enacts New Sanctions Regime in Relation to Guatemala: 4 Individuals Targeted
On February 20, 2024, Canada enacted new sanctions regulations under the Special Economic Measures Act in response to gross and systematic human rights violations and corruption in Guatemala. The Special Economic Measures (Guatemala) Regulations (the “Regulations”) designate four individuals and entered into force on February 16, 2024.
Canadian International Trade & Customs Update: Winter 2024 - Export Controls
Baker McKenzie’s Canadian international trade and customs team is publishing a series of articles reviewing 2023 trade and customs compliance developments and looking ahead to 2024’s burgeoning issues. This article focuses on Canada’s export controls regime.
Canadian International Trade & Customs Update: Winter 2024 - Export Controls
Baker McKenzie’s Canadian international trade and customs team is publishing a series of articles reviewing 2023 trade and customs compliance developments and looking ahead to 2024’s burgeoning issues. This article focuses on Canada’s export controls regime.
Canadian International Trade & Customs Update: Winter 2024 - Sanctions
Baker McKenzie’s Canadian international trade and customs team is publishing a series of articles reviewing 2023 trade and customs compliance developments and looking ahead to 2024’s burgeoning issues. This article focuses on Canada’s economic sanctions regime.
Canada Enacts Sanctions Regulations Against Individuals Affiliated with Hamas
On February 6, 2024, Canada announced that 11 individuals affiliated with Hamas are sanctioned under the newly enacted Special Economic Measures (Hamas Terrorist Attacks) Regulations (the “Regulations”) in response to the attacks by Hamas in Israel beginning October 7, 2023 and the threat that Hamas and its affiliates pose to Israel and regional security. The sanctions entered into force on February 2, 2024 and are effective immediately.
Canada Enacts Sanctions Regulations Against Individuals Affiliated with Hamas
On February 6, 2024, Canada announced that 11 individuals affiliated with Hamas are sanctioned under the newly enacted Special Economic Measures (Hamas Terrorist Attacks) Regulations (the “Regulations”) in response to the attacks by Hamas in Israel beginning October 7, 2023 and the threat that Hamas and its affiliates pose to Israel and regional security. The sanctions entered into force on February 2, 2024 and are effective immediately.
New Sanctions Against Russia, Iran and Myanmar for Human Rights Violations
On December 8, 2023, Canada announced new sanctions against seven individuals under the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Regulations (the “JVCFOA”), Canada’s Magnitsky Law. The sanctions came into effect immediately and target four Chechen officials, two Iranian officials and the Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar armed forces, all of which are alleged to have “played a role in long-standing human rights violations in their countries”.
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