OTTAWA — Google denies abusing its market power in a written response to the Competition Bureau’s lawsuit over the tech giant’s advertising practices in Canada. In court documents filed Friday, Google and its Canadian arm argued that the company does not have a “substantial degree of market power.” The Competition Bureau is suing Google over […]
Google Canada has denied allegations of abusing market power in response to a Competition Bureau lawsuit regarding its online advertising practices. The company argues that the bureau's focus on web advertising is too narrow, overlooking other platforms like mobile apps and connected TVs. Google also claims the proposed financial penalty is unconstitutional. The Competition Bureau accuses Google of tying its ad tech tools to maintain dominance and seeks the sale of two services. Google counters that the market is competitive, with declining market share and improved services. The case is before the Competition Tribunal, with Google asserting that the penalty would harm innovation and competition.
