CBA Competition Law Fall Conference
Registration is now closed.
Turbulence, Transformation, and Trade Wars – Canadian Competition/Foreign Investment Review Law 2.0 One Year In
2025 saw completion of the most dramatic changes to Canada’s competition law and foreign investment review regimes in a generation – from new provisions incentivizing private applications for non-criminal conduct under the Competition Act to a substantial overhaul of the merger review regime to new (although not yet in force) pre-closing requirements for certain non-controlling investments under the Investment Canada Act. The significant amendments over the past three years include structural presumptions in merger review, the repeal of the efficiencies defence, expanding the scope of civil effects-based review beyond horizontal arrangements, the criminalization of no-poach and wage fixing, and reverse onus “greenwashing” amongst many other reforms. Passed under the last Parliament and consistent with elements of the antitrust agenda of the last US administration, it remains an open question whether Canada’s new regulatory regime is fit for purpose in a turbulent new world beset by tariffs initiated by Canada’s largest trading partner.
Conference Accommodations Update
The room block for this conference is now closed. Should you wish to still book at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier please connect with the hotel directly. Depending on room type & availability the hotel may be able to honour the group rate on a case-by-case basis. Alternatively, rooms can still be booked at the full rate, this can be done by booking online as a normal reservation.
*Please note the CBA is not responsible for negotiating a group rate on your behalf past the booking deadline*
Below are other hotels within walking distance:
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Did you know that booking your stay at the conference hotel allows the CBA to keep overall conference costs down, and pass these savings on to our delegates? The CBA guarantees a minimum number of bedroom bookings to the hotel and rooms booked outside our block put us at risk of paying a penalty. Your choice of hotel for this conference affects the association. We appreciate your help by booking in the official conference room block.
Late Night with Counterfactual – Live Podcast Recording
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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
340 Albert St., Suite 1950
Constitution Square, Tower 3
Ottawa, ON K1R 7Y6 |
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The travel period begins Thursday, November 13, 2025, and ends Friday, November 28, 2025. Code applies 5% for North America standard fares, 10% on flex fares and higher. For International Travel, 10% on standard fares & higher. To book a flight with your promotion code, access aircanada.com and enter your promotion code in the Promotion Code Box.
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The travel period begins Thursday, November 13, 2025, and ends Friday, November 28, 2025. 5% off Econo* and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium fares for travel within Canada and 2% off Econo*, 5% off EconoFlex and 10% off Premium base fares for guests travelling Trans-border. Please visit www.westjet.com/conventions to make a booking online.
Via Rail: 15772
The travel period begins Thursday, November 13, 2025, and ends Friday, November 28, 2025.10% off the best available fare in Economy, Economy Plus, Business, Business Plus, Sleeper class. Subject to the conditions and restrictions of the fare plan to which the additional discount is being applied. Discount does not apply in any Escape fares and Prestige Class.
Car rental: Member savings are available with Avis and Budget through the CBA Advantage Program. CBA members can take advantage of special rates and promotions. Not a member? Join today.
| Registrant Type |
until Sep. 13 |
Sep. 14 - Nov 18 |
| CBA Members |
$910 |
$965 |
| CBA Student Members |
$345 |
$365 |
| Non-Members |
$1245 |
$1245 |
| CBA Young Lawyer Members (<5 years) |
$660 |
$705 |
Plus applicable taxes
*Early Bird deadline is September 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST. |
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For Corporate Counsel registrants, please contact pd@cba.org for assistance.
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Group Rates For Firms / Organizations
5 – 9 registrants = 10% discount
10 – 19 registrants = 15% discount
20+ = 20% discount
Group rates are calculated based on the regular price and not on the discounted price (early bird).
To take advantage of the discount, please contact: pd@cba.org
Cancellation Policy
There will be a 20% administrative charge for any cancellation received in writing prior to October 20, 2025. No refund will be given after October 20, 2025. There will be no refunds for “no-show” registrants.
Please note, registration for this event will close 48 hours prior of the conference date.
