Transport committee  In the course of a merger investigation, one of the things we look for is potential entrants. In doing our reviews, then, we will talk to anyone who might be identified as a potential entrant.

Transport committee  Unfortunately, no, we cannot.

Transport committee  If you don't mind, I'll respond in English. It's a bit technical. In each of those three merger reviews that I mentioned in the opening, we looked at barriers to entry. It's an important part of the analysis that we do. However, on the enforcement front, we're looking specifically at barriers that relate to the actual overlaps between the networks of the merging parties.

Transport committee  I'll start off on the mergers front. Merger reviews are specific to the transaction that's before us; they're not a broader investigation into the industry. They're particular to the overlap between the two parties that are proposing to merge. As I mentioned in my opening, the way we proceed on a merger review where the Minister of Transport has commenced a public interest review is different; our role changes from one of enforcer to one of adviser.

Transport committee  Good morning, Mr. Chair and members of the committee. Thank you very much for the invitation to appear before you today. My name is Melissa Fisher. I'm the deputy commissioner of the Competition Bureau's mergers directorate. Joining me today is my colleague Brad Callaghan, who is the associate deputy commissioner of the policy, planning and advocacy directorate.