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Health and medical scams

WEBWeight loss scams: These scams promise dramatic results with little or no effort. The scammers might promote unusual diets; revolutionary exercises; fat-busting devices; or …

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Unlocking the power of health data

WEBIt also results in important benefits for patients, health care providers and the health care system. 15 These benefits include: Empowering patients to: Take greater …

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Digital Health Services Survey: What We Heard from Canadians

WEBOf respondents, 39% are 60 years of age and over, 71% are female, and 51% live in Ontario. 1. Date modified: 2022-01-20. In December 2020, the Competition Bureau …

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How to report fraud and scams in Canada

WEBStep 3: Report the incident to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre or the Competition Bureau. Contact the Fraud Reporting System (Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre) or call toll-free at 1 …

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Scams that target Canadian consumers — Tips to avoid being …

WEBScammers will always come up with new ways to steal your money. But no matter the type of scam, there are some proven ways to make sure you don’t become a victim. Protect …

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Digital Health Care Market Study

WEBOn July 30, 2020, the Competition Bureau launched a market study of Canada's health care sector. The objective of the study is to examine how to support digital health care …

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Market Study Notice: Digital Health Care

WEBNotice of Study. The Competition Bureau (Bureau) has commenced a market study of Canada's health care sector to better understand existing or potential impediments to …

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Acquisition of St. Jude Medical by Abbott

WEBOn April 28, 2016, Abbott announced its intent to acquire St. Jude for US$25 billion (Proposed Transaction). Abbott is a global health care company engaged in the …

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Guide for the Labelling and Advertising of Pet Foods

WEB2022-01-20. The Guide applies to all claims concerning pet food products included in labelling, advertising, promotional materials and all other forms of marketing in …

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Self-Regulated Professions—Balancing Competition and …

WEBCanada's self-regulated professions should re-examine their rules. The Competition Bureau found that rules that limit advertising, set prices for services and restrict who can offer …

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Publications and guidelines

WEBThe Bureau uses its publications to inform Canadians about its activities. They clarifythe Bureau's position on issues the public and businesses often ask questions about, and on …

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Planting the seeds for competition

WEBPurpose. In fall 2022, the Competition Bureau began a targeted review of the state of competition in Canada’s cannabis industry in response to Health Canada’s …

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Competition Bureau Canada

WEBCompetition Bureau Canada. The Competition Bureau is an independent law enforcement agency that protects and promotes competition for the benefit of Canadian consumers …

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What must be on the label

WEBThe label must clearly show the dealer’s company name and the full mailing address of the company in either English or French in a font that is at least 1.6 mm (1/16”) in height. …

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Competition Bureau statement regarding the acquisition by Elanco …

WEBPosition Statement. Ottawa, July 14, 2020 – The Competition Bureau announced today that it has entered into a Consent Agreement with Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (" …

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Self-Regulated Professions — Post-study assessment

WEBThe self‑regulating professions considered in the Professions Study were challenged to re‑examine the restrictions identified, and to remove those that were not clearly required …

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Guide to the Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations

WEBSections 7, 14, 15 and 16 Regulations. A disclosure label must be applied to a consumer textile article in such a manner that the label is legible and accessible to the prospective …

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Exclusive dealing, tied selling and market restrictions

WEBExclusive dealing, tied selling, and market restriction occur when one person doing business with another imposes restrictions on how the other can conduct their business. …

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Packaging and labelling requirements

WEBObtain information on labelling requirements for products under the Feeds Act, Fertilizers Act, Seeds Act, or Pest Control Products Act. For products under the Feeds Act, …

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