GATINEAU, QC, April 2, 2026 /CNW/ - The Competition Bureau has published its 2026-2027 Annual Plan – Advancing Competition to Improve Affordability and Choice.
As Canada continues to adapt to global changes, competition is more important than ever in protecting consumers, driving affordability, and making our economy as resilient as possible.
In 2026-2027, we will:
- Prioritize investigations of anti-competitive conduct and mergers that raise costs or limit choice for Canadians, including sectors affecting essential household expenses, such as food and housing;
- Continue to crack down on deceptive marketing practices to reduce hidden costs and empower Canadians to make more affordable choices;
- Encourage all levels of government to adopt pro-competitive policies that drive economic growth, with a focus on removing barriers to entry and expansion for new competitors, and expanding choice for all Canadians.
These efforts will advance our Strategic Vision to be a world-leading competition agency that is at the forefront of the digital economy and champions a culture of competition for Canada.
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"Canadians deserve competitive markets that give them lower prices and more choices. In the year ahead, the Competition Bureau will take meaningful action to address practices that undermine competition and affordability, so that consumers see real benefits in their daily lives."
Jeanne Pratt
Interim Commissioner of Competition
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- Guide to the June 2024 amendments to the Competition Act
- Guide to the December 2023 amendments to the Competition Act
- Guide to the 2022 amendments to the Competition Act
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The Competition Bureau is an independent law enforcement agency that protects and promotes competition for the benefit of Canadian consumers and businesses. Competition drives lower prices and innovation while fueling economic growth.
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