Blogs

In today’s increasingly saturated marketplace, companies face constant pressure to capture consumers’ attention through exciting promotions, limited time offers and targeted marketing. With the use of digital strategies such as algorithms, dynamic pricing, data insights, and ever-slicker online tools, pricing is now a compliance minefield with high stakes. The race to get an edge over the competition can push creative boundaries, but there’s a line between innovation and deception. When pricing practices mislead in a material respect, they can expose organizations to civil and criminal liability under the Competition Act , including costly penalties ...

In recognition of the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics’s Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week starting November 1, 2026, the CBA Competition Section Corporate Counsel and Compliance Committee is posting short blogs on each of November 2 – 6, 2026, with the goal of helping foster compliance with the Competition Act. These blogs identify risks under the Competition Act associated with regular business activities – pricing & advertising, greenwashing, and dealings with competitors – and how to avoid inadvertently contravening the Competition Act. They also provide a primer on the Competition Bureau’s consideration of compliance programs and ...

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Dear FIRC Members, We are looking forward to hosting representatives from FIRES and CSIR at FIRC's Annual Town Hall next week. FIRES and CSIR will share an update on r ecent activities and events relating to foreign investment in cultural and other sectors. Attendees will then have an opportunity to ask questions and share their experiences navigating the Investment Canada Act . This is always an informative exchange and we are happy to be continuing the tradition this year. We hope you will join us in-person on June 4th. For more information and to register, see https://www.cbapd.org/details_en.aspx?id=na_na26com15a .

The Federal Court’s decision in IRCC v. Toussaint has re-centered attention on the scope of discretion in s.25 H&C applications — particularly regarding medical inadmissibility and access to care. As practitioners, we’re seeing increased scrutiny of evidence related to establishment, especially where applicants are undocumented or out of status. Officers appear more reluctant to exercise discretion in the absence of compelling hardship beyond the norm — even for long-term residents. Tactical considerations: Document everything : Affidavits, medical assessments, school records, and community support letters continue to carry weight. Explain ...