Competition Bureau

Bringing competing values in consumer protection into focus

The Competition Bureau recently brought into focus ongoing regulatory barriers to online sales of prescription eyewear. The Competition Bureau’s advocacy comes in the middle of a dispute between Ontario self-regulatory bodies and a major player in the online sale of… Read More ›

Food Truck Wars at the Competition Bureau

Are the folks over at Canada’s Competition Bureau unhappy with their choices of local restaurants? Possibly – they sure do take a swipe at their host (the City of Gatineau, Quebec) in a recent report on food trucks. What is… Read More ›

Influencer Disclosures on Instagram

Using online influencers can be a compelling marketing strategy for many companies. However, social posts contain product or services endorsements fall squarely within the endorsement guidelines issued by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and the Canadian Competition Bureau, which require… Read More ›

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