What this covers
Place: Canada
Time covered: 12 January 2026
What this does not prove
The study looks in part at term loans. These are loans paid back over a set time. Starting a study is not proof of wrongdoing. This record states when the study began. It does not say what stage it is at now.
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Market study notice: competition for financing to SMEs ↗
Competition Bureau · 2026-01-12
Where to look: Notice of study; scope of products; anticipated timeline
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