Canada: Competition Bureau obtained court order to advance investigation into Amazon over alleged abuse of dominance relating to the Amazon Marketplace Fair Pricing Policy

On 8 July 2025, the Competition Bureau of Canada announced obtaining a court order to advance its investigation into Amazon’s Marketplace Fair Pricing Policy, focusing on hosting third-party sellers and charging them commissions or selling fees. The Bureau is examining whether the policy constitutes an abuse of dominance under the Competition Act by enabling Amazon to charge higher fees to sellers, resulting in higher retail prices, preventing competitors from entering or expanding by restricting sellers from offering lower prices elsewhere, or reducing price competition across online marketplaces. Amazon is required to produce relevant records and information.