By Canadian Press

Competition Bureau to launch market study into airline sector

May 9, 2024 | 11:26 AM

OTTAWA — Canada’s Competition Bureau says it will begin a market study focused on the Canadian airline sector.

It will look into the state of competition in the airline industry and how governments can make improvements.

In a market study, the bureau examines barriers to competition, such as regulations or policies, within a specific sector.

Melissa Fisher, a deputy commissioner with the bureau, made the announcement while testifying in front of a parliamentary committee studying airline competition in Canada.

She says this will be the first study under new powers the organization gained in December.

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It will follow the Competition Bureau’s recent study of the grocery sector.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 9, 2024.

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