Bill C-452 (Historical)

An Act to amend the Competition Act (inquiry into industry sector)

This bill was last introduced in the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session, which ended in March 2011.

This bill was previously introduced in the 40th Parliament, 2nd Session.

Sponsor

Robert Vincent  Bloc

Introduced as a private member’s bill. (These don’t often become law.)

Status

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated), as of Oct. 1, 2009
(This bill did not become law.)

Summary

This is from the published bill. The Library of Parliament often publishes better independent summaries.

This enactment amends the Competition Act to authorize the Commissioner of Competition to inquire into an entire industry sector.

Elsewhere

All sorts of information on this bill is available at LEGISinfo, an excellent resource from the Library of Parliament. You can also read the full text of the bill.

Industry, Science and Technology Committee, on Dec. 9, 2010

  • Richard Bilodeau, Acting Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Competition Bureau, Civil Matters Branch Division B, Department of Industry
  • Rhona Einbinder-Miller, Acting Executive Director and Senior General Counsel, Competition Bureau, Legal Services, Department of Industry

Industry, Science and Technology Committee, on Dec. 14, 2010

  • Tamra Thomson, Director, Legislation and Law Reform, Canadian Bar Association
  • Shuli Rodal, Vice-Chair, Legislation and Competition Policy Committee, Competition Law Section, Canadian Bar Association
  • Michael Janigan, Executive Director and General Counsel, Public Interest Advocacy Centre
  • Colette Downie, Director General, Marketplace Framework Policy Branch, Department of Industry
  • Rhona Einbinder-Miller, Acting Executive Director and Senior General Counsel, Competition Bureau, Legal Services, Department of Industry