The Competition Bureau is urging retailers and landlords to drop or change competitor property controls that are not justified even if they do not raise issues under the Competition Act.
In new guidance released Wednesday, the watchdog encouraged companies to only use property controls, which can make it more difficult for firms to enter new markets or expand, where they increase competition.
Property controls in commercial leases may include limiting the kinds of stores that can open in a shopping mall, or limiting the kind of store that’s allowed to open in that location after a tenant leaves the property….