CAMP Response to the Approval of RBC’s Takeover of HSBC Canada
December 21, 2023 - On Thursday evening the Deputy Prime Minister announced the approval of RBC's takeover of HSBC Canada, allowing an aggressive and consistent competitor in the personal mortgage space to be acquired by the country's largest financial institution.
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.
CAMP Response to 2023 Fall Economic Statement
November 21, 2023 – Today the federal government released the 2023 Fall Economic Statement, including a roadmap for the future of the Competition Act with indications of reforms across abuse of dominance, merger enforcement, and consumer protection.
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.
CAMP Welcomes Conservative Opposition to RBC’s takeover of HSBC
October 20, 2023 - Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre urging Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland to block the proposed takeover of HSBC Canada by RBC is a positive development for Canadians and competition.