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Cision Canada
08-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Competition Bureau advances investigation of Amazon's Marketplace Fair Pricing Policy Français
GATINEAU, QC, July 8, 2025 /CNW/ - The Competition Bureau has obtained a court order to advance its investigation into Amazon's conduct on its online Canadian marketplace, to determine if the company is engaging in conduct that may be an abuse of dominance under the Competition Act. The Bureau is investigating the Amazon Marketplace Fair Pricing Policy. The policy allows Amazon to penalize sellers for certain conduct, including if they set a price for a product on that is significantly higher than recent prices offered on Amazon or elsewhere. The Bureau is seeking to determine whether the purpose or effect of the policy is to: allow Amazon to charge higher fees to sellers than it otherwise would, and whether this in turn causes sellers to charge higher retail prices to customers; prevent the entry or expansion of existing or potential rivals by preventing sellers from offering lower prices elsewhere than they do on Amazon; or lessen price competition among online marketplaces or retail channels. The Bureau has obtained a court order from the Federal Court that requires Amazon to produce records and information relevant to the investigation. There is no conclusion of wrongdoing at this time. Quick facts Online marketplaces are e-commerce platforms that allow consumers to purchase products from both third-party sellers and, in certain cases, the platform itself. Third-party sellers typically pay a commission or other selling fees to use the platform. In November 2017, Amazon instituted the Amazon Marketplace Fair Pricing Policy, which sellers must agree to as a condition of selling on This investigation focuses on a potential abuse of dominance and is distinct from the Bureau's investigation into Amazon's marketing practices. Associated links Abuse of dominance Abuse of Dominance Enforcement Guidelines General information: Stay connected: 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. SOURCE Competition Bureau
Cision Canada
06-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
The Competition Bureau obtains a second court order to advance an investigation of competition in the Quebec real estate services market Français
GATINEAU, QC, May 6, 2025 /CNW/ - The Competition Bureau has obtained a second court order to advance an investigation into conduct by the Quebec Professional Association for Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) and its subsidiary, Société Centris, related to real estate data sharing restrictions. The Bureau is investigating whether the QPAREB has engaged in certain practices that harm competition in the real estate brokerage services market or that prevent the development of innovative online brokerage services in Quebec. The Bureau needs more information to further its understanding of the context surrounding these practices and their effects on competition. The order granted by the Federal Court requires QPAREB to produce records concerning its relationship with its business partners and data on real estate transactions in Quebec. Quick facts QPAREB manages the multiple listing service (MLS) that collects Quebec real estate transaction data. Quebec real estate brokers use the MLS system as part of their brokerage services, and is not accessible to the public. The Bureau's investigation is still ongoing and seeks to determine whether QPAREB has engaged in conduct contrary to the abuse of dominance restrictive trade practices provisions of the Competition Act. In 2023, the Competition Bureau obtained a first court order to advance its investigation. In 2016, the Competition Tribunal ruled in favour of the Bureau in its case against the Toronto Real Estate Board relating to anti-competitive conduct that restricted real estate brokers' and consumers' access to historical home sales data and novel real estate services. Related products Abuse of Dominance Enforcement Guidelines For general enquiries, please contact: Enquiries | Complaints 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 fuelling economic growth.
