Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
147 events advancing 113 policy or regulatory changes:
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Modernisation of Broadcasting Act
Closed Consultation on Modernisation of Broadcasting Act (S.C. 1991, c. 11)
On 20 January 2025, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) closed two public consultations about a modernisation of the Canada's broadcasting framework in line with the updated Broadcasting Act (S.C. 1991, c. 11). The…
OECD inquiry into competition in online marketplaces
Closed consultation on OECD inquiry into competition in online marketplaces
On 17 January 2025, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) closes the consultation as part of its inquiry into online marketplaces and digital competition in Poland, Latvia, and Lithuania. The inquiry aims to analyse the f…
CISA guidelines for priority considerations for operational technology owners and operator regarding secure by demand
CISA released guidelines for priority considerations for operational technology owners and operator regarding secure by demand
On 14 January 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adopted the secure-by-demand guidelines aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for operational technology (OT) products. The guidance emphasises the importance of integrating …
Updated CBC merger enforcement guidelines
Closed consultation on Competition Bureau updated merger enforcement guidelines
On 12 January 2025, the Competition Bureau closes the consultation on its merger enforcement guidelines. The proposed updates to the guidelines clarify the new “structural presumption” for high market concentration and market evaluation techniques s…
CRTC self-service mechanisms (2024-295)
Closed consultation on CRTC’s proposed self-service mechanisms as part of review and amendments to Wireless Code and Internet Code (2024-295)
On 9 January 2025, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) closes the public consultation on enhancing self-service mechanisms for wireless and internet services. The mechanism is part of the revision and amendments to…
CRTC measures on removing barriers to switching plans (2024-294)
Closed consultation on CRTC proposal on removing barriers to switching plans as part of review and amendments to Wireless Code and Internet Code (2024-294)
On 9 January 2025, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) closes the public consultation on removing barriers to switching plans. The proposal is part of the revision and amendments to the Wireless Code and the Intern…
CRTC measures on enhancing customer notification (2024-293)
Closed consultation on CRTC measures for enhancing customer notification for wireless and internet services (2024-293)
On 9 January 2025, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) closes its public consultation on enhancing customer notification. Submissions will inform the CRTC's future decisions on enhancing consumer protections in the…
Competition Bureau investigation into Rogers Communications for allegedly misleading claims about unlimited data
Announced lawsuit against Rogers Communications for misleading unlimited data claims
On 23 December 2024, the Competition Bureau of Canada initiated legal proceedings against Rogers Communications Inc. under the Competition Act, alleging that the company had engaged in deceptive advertising practices pertaining to its Infinite wirel…
Application of Hiroshima Process International Code of Conduct for Organisations Developing Advanced AI Systems
Issued report on the pilot phase of the application of Hiroshima Process International Code of Conduct for organisations developing advanced AI systems
On 23 December 2024, the OECD Secretariat published a report on the pilot phase of the application of the Hiroshima Process International Code of Conduct (Code of Conduct) for organisations developing advanced AI systems. The pilot phase was conduct…
Anti-competitive agreements regulation in Act to amend the Excise Tax Act and the Competition Act (C-56)
Implemented section 90.1 of the Act to amend the Excise Tax Act and the Competition Act (C-56) concerning anti-competitive business collaborations
On 15 December 2024, the Act to amend the Excise Tax Act and the Competition Act (C-56) section 90.1 concerning anti-competitive business collaborations was implemented. The amendment changes the definition of "competitor" in Section 90.1 (11) to in…