Canada: Competition Bureau published findings following investigation into the use of algorithmic pricing software in rental housing market

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Competition Bureau published findings following investigation into the use of algorithmic pricing software in rental housing market

On 10 November 2025, the Competition Bureau of Canada issued its findings following an investigation into the use of algorithmic pricing software in the rental housing market. The Competition Bureau determined that the adoption of revenue management…

Scope

Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority

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2025-06-10
in consultation

On 10 June 2025, the Competition Bureau opened a consultation as part of its inquiry into algorithm…

2025-07-22
processing consultation

On 22 July 2025, the Competition Bureau closes its consultation on algorithmic pricing. The consult…

2025-11-10
concluded

On 10 November 2025, the Competition Bureau of Canada issued its findings following an investigatio…