Remarks by Krista McWhinnie, Deputy Commissioner, Monopolistic Practices Directorate - CRTC hearing the review of the wholesale high-speed access service framework - February 12, 2024 - Gatineau, Quebec
At a time when there is so much division in so many countries in the world, I am pleased to report to Senators that Bill C-56 passed unanimously in the House on Monday, and I really hope that it will have the same support here.
Beyond modernizing the Competition Act, now is the time to look at how all of us in the public sector, at all levels of government – municipal, provincial, territorial and federal – can stimulate our economy by addressing restrictions that harm the competitive process.
Why Canada needs an urgent competition upgradeSpeechRemarks by Matthew Boswell, Commissioner of CompetitionAnnual Conference of the Canadian Chapter of the International Institute of Communications (IIC Canada)Ottawa, ONMay 16, 2023(As prepared for delivery)
We are gathering here at an important time for competition – a moment of significant opportunity and collaboration that we must seize. More and more Canadians from all corners are recognizing the important role of competition and speaking up for more competition. I want to talk about some of the priorities that I am laser focused on right now, day in and day out to make sure competition is working for all Canadians.
Today’s event builds on Bureau interest in interdisciplinary topics. For example, in recent years we have explored the links between competition and intellectual property, competition and privacy, and competition and gender. This helps us look at policy issues in a new light, while connecting with experts from different backgrounds. It enriches our understanding and fosters innovation.
Healthy competition can indeed make things better. While it’s not the silver bullet to combat inflation, more competition must be part of the solution to help address the rising cost of living.