GATINEAU, QC, July 29,
2024 /CNW/ - Today, the Competition Bureau is
officially launching its market study of competition in domestic
air passenger services. The launch of the market study follows the
completion of the consultation on its scope, and the Minister of
Innovation, Science and Industry's approval of the final terms of
reference.
This market study will allow the Bureau to better understand
what is driving the competition issues in the domestic airline
industry. Specifically, the Bureau plans to examine three key
topics:
- the state of competition in Canada's airline industry;
- the barriers to entry and expansion that exist in the domestic
industry; and
- the impediments to Canadians seeking to make informed choices
for air travel.
The Bureau will publish the results of the market study in a
final report, which will make recommendations to improve
competition for the benefit of Canadian air passengers, as well as
the workers and entrepreneurs who enable these services.
The Bureau is seeking submissions from those with information
relevant to this study. Those interested in making a submission can
learn more at Market study: Competition in Canada's airline industry. The deadline for
submissions is August 31, 2024.
Quotes
"Air travel is a critical service. We know many Canadians are
frustrated by the cost and quality of the service being provided
domestically. We heard this in many of the over 1,400 submissions
to the consultation on the terms of reference. Our goal with this
market study is to examine the current state of competition in
Canada's airline sector and to
determine what can be done to improve it."
Matthew Boswell,
Commissioner of Competition
Quick facts
- Market studies allow the Bureau to examine an industry or
business sector from a competition perspective to identify factors
that may impede competition.
- This will be the first market study carried out under the
Competition Act's strengthened framework for market
studies.
- The market study's terms of reference are included in the
market study notice.
- This study is not an investigation into specific allegations of
wrongdoing. However, if the Bureau finds evidence that someone may
be doing something against the law, we will investigate and take
appropriate action.
Related products
- Market study: Competition in Canada's airline industry
- Market study notice: Competition in Canada's airline industry
- Feedback form — Competition in Canada's airline industry
Associated links
- Submission to the Canada Transportation Act Review Panel: Rail,
air and marine transportation
- Why competition matters
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