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Competition Act – Competitor Property Controls
Amendments to the Competition Act, effective December 2024, expand the Competition Bureau’s authority over competitor property controls in commercial real estate. New enforcement guidelines highlight how exclusivity clauses and restrictive covenants may be scrutinized for anti-competitive effects.
Competition Bureau Airline Market Study - Implications for Airports
On June 19, 2025, the Competition Bureau of Canada published a market study on the airline industry. The report calls for reforms to increase competition, focusing on the role of airports, foreign ownership rules, and the unique challenges facing northern air travel.
Aviation & Canada’s Competition Act: New Developments
Canada’s Competition Act has been modernized with major implications for aviation. Updates expand abuse of dominance provisions, allow more private claims, and impose higher penalties for anti-competitive conduct. For airlines, airports, and aviation service providers, the risk of scrutiny and litigation is growing. Proactive compliance programs are essential to avoid costly enforcement and protect business operations.
The Supreme Court of Canada rules on Federal Jurisdiction and Airport Security: The OPSIS Case
The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Opsis Airport Services Inc. v. Quebec (Attorney General) confirms that airport security falls within federal jurisdiction under the aeronautics power. By holding Quebec’s Private Security Act inapplicable, the Court reinforced the doctrine of interjurisdictional immunity and clarified the limits of provincial authority over federally regulated operations like aviation and maritime security.
Provincial Agricultural Land Use Regulations and Airport Lands – an Overview and Case Update
We explore how provincial agricultural land use regulations intersect with airport lands, including an overview of recent Canadian case law. The post highlights jurisdictional considerations, policy tensions between federal aviation needs and local land protection, and what planners, airport operators, and legal advisors should watch for.