What’s Happening: Canadian Competition Policy in 2023 and into 2024
December 20, 2023 - With the changes to come in C-56 and C-59, Canada has a real shot at moving away from the efficiency-dominated and consolidation friendly approach that has characterized the Competition Act since its 1986 introduction.
C-56 Receives Royal Assent
December 18, 2023 - Before the House adjourned for the holiday break, Bill C-56 the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act received royal assent and was made law.
2023 Fall Economic Statement Brings Important Changes to Canada’s Competition Law
November 28, 2023 - Today the federal government released the text of the proposed amendments to the Competition Act hinted at in last week's Fall Economic Statement.
Opening Statement of CAMP Executive Director Keldon Bester to the Standing Committee on Finance
November 28, 2023 - This is an exciting time for competition policy, and CAMP is glad to see parties across parliament putting forward plans to strengthen Canada’s competition law and protect affordability for Canadians.
CAMP Supports Stronger Competition Laws, Sooner
November 17, 2023 - The federal NDP have agreed to support Liberal's Bill C-56, the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act on the condition that amendments are made to incorporate elements of the NDP's proposed Bill C-352, which proposed more expansive changes to the Competition Act.
To create fair competition, amendments to the Competition Act must go further
October 10, 2023 – This fall, the federal government introduced initial amendments to strengthen Canada's competition law.