From telecoms to grocers, competition concerns keep bubbling up in federal politics
“As Canadians grow more concerned about rising inflation, competition across different sectors of the economy has become a “kitchen-table issue” at a time when the federal government is reviewing its […]
Antitrust experts say Competition Bureau unlikely to oppose merger between Postmedia and key Torstar assets
“Merger talks between the owner of the Toronto Star and Postmedia have raised concerns that the deal could reduce media competition, but antitrust experts say the Competition Bureau is unlikely […]
Maple Leaf chair Michael McCain knew about alleged bread price-fixing, Competition Bureau document suggests
“With an investigation continuing in the wake of Canada Bread’s admission of guilt for its role in one of the country’s largest price-fixing scandals, a document in the long-running case’s […]
Amid high phone bills, telecom experts call for structural change, regulatory reform
“Whether you’re catching a flight, opening a new back account or picking up groceries, a small group of big names takes up most of the market share. Competition Ltd. is […]
High-profile U.S. enforcers weigh in on Canada’s competition overhaul
“Two influential U.S. opponents of unchecked corporate consolidation and power have weighed in on Ottawa’s consultation in new competition rules for Canadian businesses.”
Tribunal ‘smackdown’ raises odds of Rogers-Shaw deal closing, experts say, as appeal date set
“The legal wrangling continues but experts say the odds of the $26-billion Rogers-Shaw deal closing have gone up substantially after a tribunal ruling delivered a “smackdown” to the Competition Bureau’s […]
Will competition law overhaul lead to lower prices, better conditions for workers?
“Lower prices, better treatment for workers and an economy not dominated by a handful of mega-corporations. That’s the dream, at least, for some competition law reform advocates.”
Shaw sale would leave ‘vulnerable’ Vidéotron dependent on Rogers, competition watchdog argues
“If Vidéotron becomes the proud new owner of Shaw’s wireless business, the Quebec company will actually be in an “unprecedented relationship of dependence” on Rogers, according to lawyers for the […]
Ottawa launches review of competition act with eye on regulator powers and stronger penalties
“Ottawa has formally launched a long-promised consultation on updating Canada’s competition laws, a review that comes against the backdrop of high-profile files including a trial over the Rogers-Shaw merger and […]
