By Paul VieiraOTTAWA--Canada's antitrust watchdog said on Wednesday that a federal court granted its investigators a court order to compel Amazon.com to hand over documents related to a probe focused on "potentially false or misleading claims" by the online retailer. The Competition Bureau said its investigation is trying to determine whether Amazon's marketing practices potentially violate the country's antitrust laws as they pertain to deceptive advertising. A representative for the Seattle-based retailer didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. The bureau didn't immediately respond to follow-up questions, such as when the investigation started. In August of 2020, Canada's antitrust watchdog said it launched an investigation into Amazon, with an initial focus on whether it was abusing its dominant position in the retail sector.

Source: Wall Street Journal June 12, 2024 13:52 UTC