The CBA Competition Law Section's Mergers Committee and Reviewable Matters/Unilateral Conduct Committee present:
Mergers and Reviewable Matters/Unilateral Conduct Committees Joint Roundtable
May 19, 2021 | 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM Eastern
Online (Zoom)
The Mergers and Reviewable Matters/Unilateral Conduct Committees of the CBA Competition Law Section invite you to a Joint Roundtable with the most senior and experienced staff of the Mergers and Monopolistic Practices Branch of the Competition Bureau. Join us as we discuss various topics including the Monopolistic Practices Directorate year in review, the Merger Intelligence and Notification Unit’s annual performance report, the Bureau’s review of the Wesco/Anixter merger, and recent approaches to information gathering. The Bureau/Bar Mergers Task Force will also provide an update on its activities. As always, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on the topics discussed.
Agenda and Speakers
| Time |
Topic |
Speakers |
| 10 min |
Opening Remarks and Updates from the Chairs |
- Kate McNeece and Tony DiDomenico
- Melissa Fisher and Krista McWhinnie
|
| 40 min |
MINU Update
- 2020-21 Stats
- Submission Portal Project Update
- Mergers Register Update
- Template Correspondence Update
|
- Jacqueline Byers
- Tom Stieber
- Trevor MacKay
- Melissa Fisher
|
| 10 min |
MPD Stats |
|
| 10 min |
Intelligence Gathering
MICU, MINU and Bureau Intel
|
|
| 10 min |
Health Break |
|
| 20 min |
Enforcement Updates
- Use of Callouts (General and Specific)
- Engagement with complainants
- Document requests and productions
- International Pharma Working Group
- Adjustments to operations due to COVID-19
|
- Marie-Louise Bélair-Noël
- Max Liu
- Brad Callaghan and Derek Leschinsky
- John McGregor
- Stephanie Guitard
|
| 40 min |
Year-in-Review
- Competitor Collaboration Guidelines
- Tribunal's decision regarding the Commisioner's Motion regarding Confidentiality on the P&H Matter
- WESCO/Anixter Merger Review
|
- Brad Callaghan
- Andrew Kelly and Derek Leschinsky
- Laura Sonley
|
| 15 min |
Final Questions and Wrap Up |
- Kate McNeece and Tony DiDomenico
- Melissa Fisher and Krista McWhinnie
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