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John Rook
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Managing Editor, Cheshire Herald
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By John Rook, David Vaillancourt| thelitigator.ca@ Background:There is widespread concern that some of the recent amendments to the Competition Act will have a chilling effect on merger activity. These amendments represent a considerable change in the Canadian merger landscape and will undoubtedly make it more difficult for merging parties to obtain a clearance of a merger. As a result, businesses may hesitate to pursue mergers due to increased scrutiny and regulatory hurdles.
By John Rook, Michael Binetti, David Vaillancourt| Mondaq@ The United States is threatening Canada with tariffs and otherprotectionist policies. In this environment, it is worthconsidering the role of competition in Canada's response. Competition law and policy is directed towards increasingconsumer welfare through the supply of products and services atcompetitive prices. It is widely recognized that artificialrestraints on competition reduces consumer welfare. Tariffs are one example of an artificial restraint that reducesconsumer welfare.
By John Rook, David Vaillancourt| thelitigator.ca@ Background:There is widespread concern that some of the recent amendments to the Competition Act will have a chilling effect on merger activity. These amendments represent a considerable change in the Canadian merger landscape and will undoubtedly make it more difficult for merging parties to obtain a clearance of a merger. As a result, businesses may hesitate to pursue mergers due to increased scrutiny and regulatory hurdles.
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Cheshire Herald