The Competition Bureau is giving Canadian HR professionals who coordinate compensation surveys, sit on industry association committees, or maintain hiring arrangements with competitors a chance to make their voices be heard on the issues of wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements.
The independent law enforcement agency has launched a consultation for stakeholders that will end Sept. 13, 2026.
The Competition Bureau is seeking public feedback on its proposed Cartel Enforcement Guidelines, which explain how the agency enforces the cartel provisions of the Competition Act.
Those provisions address illegal business agreements, such as bid-rigging, price-fixing, market allocation, supply restriction, and wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements.
According to the Competition Bureau, these agreements are criminal offences under the Act "and can lead to significant penalties, including fines and imprisonment." The guidelines are meant to offer "practical and accessible information as well as examples" to help businesses and legal practitioners comply with the law.
The Competition Bureau says the guidance is "particularly relevant for businesses that interact with competitors and other businesses through collaborations or joint ventures" — a category that can include employers who share labour-market data or coordinate on hiring practices.
The proposed guidelines follow amendments to the Competition Act made between 2022 and 2025, which the...
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