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There’s a new sheriff in town: government announces Interim Commissioner of Competition

By Kevin Ackhurst (Toronto) on September 27, 2012 Posted in Antitrust, competition and regulatory

Following the resignation of Melanie Aitken as Commissioner of Competition, the federal government announced on September 26, 2012 that John Pecman would serve as Interim Commissioner of Competition for up to one year. Pecman, most recently Senior Deputy Commissioner – Criminal Matters Branch, has worked at the Bureau for almost thirty years and served in … Continue reading

Leadership changes and other merger developments at the Competition Bureau

By Kevin Ackhurst (Toronto) on July 11, 2012 Posted in Antitrust, competition and regulatory

Dealmakers should take note of several recent significant merger-related developments at the Competition Bureau: Commissioner’s Resignation – The head of the Bureau, Commissioner of Competition Melanie Aitken, announced that she intends to resign in September 2012; New Head of the Mergers Branch – Effective August 7, 2012, there will be a new head of the Mergers Branch, which has … Continue reading