Doing Business in Canada (11th edition)

Competition Act : Review Timing Competition Act : Review Timing

Expiration of 30-day waiting period following SIR response May be extended through timing agreement

30-day waiting period expires Bureau may issue SIR If no SIR, parties may legally close

POSSIBLE OUTCOMES

Pre-merger notification filing

– Advance ruling certificate – No-action letter – Consent agreement – Contested proceeding

All parties submit complete, certified SIR responses

SIR response period (generally 3 months)

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Doing Business in Canada

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