Competition Act   government and increase consumer choice rather than an initiative which extends the scope of government further into the private sector. The Reform Party supports limited government and free enterprise but recognizes the important role of government in creating an economic environment

Competition Act   and give the Competition Bureau powers that could undermine Canadian broadcasting policy, reduce consumer choice, increase rates and put an end to the development of French broadcasting services throughout Quebec and Canada. I remind the House that consumers in Quebec made

Competition Act, 1998   to limit government in increased consumer choice rather than an initiative that extends the scope of government further into the private sector. The Reform Party supports limited government and free enterprise, but recognizes the important role of government in creating an economic

Concentration Of Print Media In Canada   as it applies to the motion is that we need not be concerned about those in the print media industry merging to improve their economies of scale and their bottom lines. We need not be concerned with the impact this may have on consumer choice. As far as the interests of consumers

Personal Information Protection And Electronic Documents Act   their rolls. Many consumer choices remain which can be reviewed and ordered in a visual pleasing format on a computer screen. Perhaps the message is that the butcher and baker are safe but the candlestick maker should beware. There is no doubt that my analogy is somewhat simplistic

Personal Information Protection And Electronic Documents Act  , by lowering transaction and distribution costs; second, by increasing market access and consumer choice; third, by improving product support and information; and finally, by generating new products, services and business opportunities. Every day $1 trillion U.S. in currency and a quarter

Personal Information Protection And Electronic Documents Act   on-line. Many consumer choices remain which can be reviewed and ordered in a visually pleasing format on a computer screen. Perhaps the message here is that the butcher and the baker are safe but the candlestick maker should beware. There is no doubt that my analogy is simplistic

Competition Act   of their efforts. We need to find solutions that encourage innovation, new and efficient entrants, consumer choice, new jobs and economic growth. Let us work together toward that end and not adopt the proposals before us today. In conclusion, I would like to again congratulate the member

Competition Act   variety of consumer choices that are quality goods and services, competitive prices and greater international competitiveness. The Competition Act was last revised in a significant way in 1986. Clearly, Canada's Competition Act must be kept up to date and remain suitable to economic

Division No. 64   as well as an independent telecommunications regulator. It has also stimulated the development of new products and services, more consumer choice, increased economic growth and job creation, considering the licensing of new wireless services, personal communications services in 1995

Excise Tax   they pay it when they buy other items?" When the government wants to make a difference, guide consumers' choices, help some businesses, it offers well targeted subsidies. For example, a business that wants to get into the environmental sector will get a grant that it would not get

Bell Canada Act   that Canadians can participate fully in the information society. It brings to a close a long process of public consultation and studies. The goal has been to create the conditions needed for fair and sustainable competition, expanded consumer choice and continued support for Canadian culture

Competition Act   the independents. It believes that this would eventually lessen competition, reduce consumer choice and lead to even higher prices. It is considering the introduction of anti-trust laws to protect independents and guarantee competition. In response to the Ultramar situation of last summer

Broadcasting Act   for customer service more stringent. Perhaps it is time for a national approach to the rights of consumers. Despite the need for Canadians to know about the diversity of quality Canadian programming on the newer specialty channels, it cannot be done at the expense of consumer choice

Broadcasting Act   for it. The industry realizes the importance of individual choice. As I understand it, the industry is now working on the technology to provide that very service. In four or five years from now people will have the choice of channels. They recognize the importance of consumer choice. It appears