CANADA'S ANTITRUST WATCHDOG SUES GOOGLE ALLEGING ANTI-COMPETITIVE CONDUCT IN ADVERTISING

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Canada's Competition Bureau is suing Google for alleged anti-competitive practices in online advertising, seeking the sale of two ad tech tools and a penalty for compliance. The Bureau found Google to be the largest provider in Canada's ad tech market and accused it of abusing its dominant position to maintain market power. Google denies the allegations, citing robust competition and the role of its tools in supporting businesses and content creators. The case parallels similar antitrust actions in the U.S. and EU.