Amazon ‘Abuse of Dominance’ Concerns Trigger Probe in Canada

  • Competition watchdog eyes U.S. firm’s impact on local business
  • E-commerce giant also facing scrutiny at home and in Europe
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Canada’s competition regulator is looking into Amazon.com Inc. over concerns the e-shopping giant’s practices hurt local companies and consumers.

The Competition Bureau of Canada said Friday in an emailed statement it is examining allegations of “potential abuse of dominance.”