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ToolsRelated topicsResourcesCompetition Bureau obtains remedies in BC Rail mergerOttawa, July 2, 2004 - Today, the Competition Bureau filed a Consent Agreement with the Competition Tribunal providing a package of safeguards enabling Canadian National Railway ("CN") to complete its partnership transaction with British Columbia Rail ("BC Rail"). The agreement aims to preserve competition for interline transportation of lumber, and other commodities, and maintains competitive rates and services for grain transportation from the Peace River area. "We carefully considered the implications this transaction would have on competition," said Robert Lancop, Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Competition. "The agreement provides remedies in response to issues raised by rail customers, grain handlers and other stakeholders." The Consent Agreement includes the following key elements: On rail interline traffic:
On grain transportation from the Peace River area:
The Competition Bureau is an independent law enforcement agency that promotes and maintains fair competition so that all Canadians can benefit from competitive prices, product choice and quality service. It oversees the application of the Competition Act, the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, the Textile Labelling Act and the Precious Metals Marking Act. Please see attached Backgrounder > Competition Bureau obtains remedies in BC Rail merger for more information. For media enquiries, please contact:Tim Weil For general enquiries, please contact:Information Centre ![]() |