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Deceptive marketing in the spotlight: Ticketmaster to pay Competition Bureau penalty of $4.5 million

In a recent article, the Competition Bureau’s focus on high-impact, consumer-focused digital economy investigations, including specifically investigations into drip pricing practices was highlighted. On June 27, 2019, the Bureau announced that its investigation into such practices by Ticketmaster had concluded with a consent agreement.

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Canada begins NAFTA consultations

These NAFTA consultations offer a significant opportunity for companies to have input on the primary drivers of their access to Canadian, US and Mexican markets. With the EU-Canada CETA coming into force in the coming months, Canada will be in the unique position of having preferential trading and investment relationships with the world’s two largest economies.

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Public Safety Canada calls for submissions on new national cybersecurity strategy

On August 16, 2016, Public Safety Canada (“PSC”) issued a consultation paper, launching a public consultation as part of PSC’s development of an updated national cybersecurity strategy. The consultation will close on October 15, 2016. Businesses may want to consider making submissions in respect of some key questions posed around possible regulation or standard-setting regarding Internet of Things and connected devices, certification for E-commerce activities, and information sharing (especially in respect of critical infrastructure).

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