Mr. Speaker, standing up for competition means some action from this minister, not words anymore.
The fact of the matter is that the big three telecom companies have 90% of the market in Canada alone. Canadians are left paying some of the highest wireless prices anywhere in the world.
This proposed takeover would mean greater concentration and less competition, as opposed to what the minister says.
Will the industry minister promise that he will not rubber-stamp a takeover deal without specific protections for jobs and consumers? Will Canadian consumers be supported by a minister who will take specific action and timelines to protect them and their services?