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Ryuu96 said:

So since it lapsed in Canada, Microsoft can close at any point they want and Canada can only demand they divest Activision after the closure?

Is that right? Why would Canada not just issue a block to the deal now?

I have limited info but after a quick chat with chatGTP and gathering some confirmation online it appears like the Canadian Competition Bureau is not toothless even after the time expires but it becomes much more difficult to act in prevention. To sums up my findings it appears like the Competition Bureau has similar power to the like of UK CMA before the time limits, however, once the time limit has expired they are much more like the FTC where the burden to prove anti-competitive effects is on them.