Canadian Competition Law and Policy, Second Edition (Essentials of Canadian Law)

Competition law seeks to promote the proper functioning of markets, in order to deliver benefits to consumers such as lower prices, choice, and innovative products.This is achieved through provisions in the Competition Act addressing price fixing, mergers which may prevent or lessen competition, and dominant firm practices which exclude competitors or create barriers to entry. The second edition of the award-winning Canadian Competition Law and Policy provides a succinct, up-to-date, and accessible analysis of the Competition Act scheme, jurisprudence, and enforcement guidance issued by the Competition Bureau.It uses extensive case examples to illuminate concepts and legal tests and reflects recent writing and developments in the area.The book also provides legislative context and history and an approachable outline of key economic concepts. The second edition also touches on emerging topics like the conduct of dominant firms in digital and data-driven markets and the strengthened rule