Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-11-01 17:05:33 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 0306BFC580CD3C9A865F04B31E4C06DAC4F6591FD3A502AED2FB9648989B08D0
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The government claims the legislation will lower prices but fails to provide any supporting evidence. The legislation makes it easier for government to intrude into the operation of private businesses, but such intrusions could just as easily result in higher prices. https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/canada-plans-amend-competition-laws-control-rising-food-prices-2023-09-15/ https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/03815b66/change-has-come-again-federal-government-introduces-further-amendments-to-canadas-competition-act
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