Speeches and Presentations

The C.D. Howe Institute hosted an invitation-only conference on November 30, 2015 in Ottawa entitled “The Future of Canadian Telecommunications and Broadcasting.” The event brought together telecommunications and broadcasting leaders, senior policymakers, eminent academics and other experts.

Toronto Roundtable Event – The Interim Commissioner of Competition’s Priorities in Applying Canadian Competition Law

Thank you for the invitation to be here this morning. It's a pleasure to be here with you.

I have been serving as Interim Commissioner for 6 months now – although some days it feels much longer – and this is a question I am often asked:"We know who Melanie was – who are you?"

It's a fair question. There are three things you need to know about me:

I'm tough – I have a proven, track record at the Bureau as an enforcer and it's that principled enforcement record that I'm most proud of. I'm fair – I'm a bridge builder, after 29 years at the Bureau, I have learned that success…