Calls for more competition to combat soaring grocery prices

“A new report says there’s a lack of competition in the grocery business — and consumers are paying the price. Right now, there are just five big players dominating the […]
Canada’s grocery business doesn’t have enough competition — and shoppers are paying the price, report finds

“Canada’s grocery business is controlled by large players and needs government assistance to encourage new entrants to bring down prices, a report from the Competition Bureau says.”
Are Canada’s competition laws outdated? Some say it’s time for change

“Whether checking in at the airport or checking out at the grocery store, it seems everywhere you turn these days, you find frustrated consumers. Many complain about high prices or […]
Who’s behind Canada’s new pulp-and-paper powerhouse, and where’s the money coming from?

“A few lines in business news last week marked the emergence of a new powerhouse in Canada’s forestry sector, as a company called Paper Excellence officially gobbled up Montreal-based Resolute […]
Travelling soon? Get ready to pay higher cellphone roaming rates

“Two of Canada’s biggest telecom providers are raising the fees they charge customers when they use their devices outside of Canada.”
Industry committee delves into Rogers-Shaw merger as fate of deal rests with Minister Champagne

“Key players and close watchers of Rogers Communications Inc.’s proposed takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. shared their views on the $26-billion deal at a House of Commons committee Wednesday as […]