Mark Warner Interviewed about NAFTA, Banking, Canadian Government Bonds and the “Volcker Rule” on BNN in the wake of comments by Canadian Minister of Finance Joe Oliver that the Volcker Rule violates NAFTA and the U.S. Treasury Department’s response. (May 19, 2015)
Mark Warner discussing the Canadian Competition Bureau‘s Position Statement approving the Postmedia’s Proposed Acquisition of QMI’s English-language Media Assets on CHED AM 630 in Edmonton with host Ryan Jespersen (March 26, 2015). [Begins at 2:02 ends at 15:19]
Based on an extensive 5-month review, the Bureau has determined that the proposed transaction is unlikely to result in a substantial lessening or prevention of competition in any relevant market as a result of, among other things: a lack of close rivalry between Postmedia’s and QMI’s English-language newspapers; existing competition from free local daily newspapers; the incentive for the merged entity to retain readership and maintain editorial quality in order to continue to attract advertisers to its newspapers; and the increasing competitive pressures from digital alternatives in an evolving media marketplace. Section 97 of the Act provides for a one-year period following the completion of the transaction during which the Commissioner may challenge the transaction before the Competition Tribunal.
Mark Warner discusses competition and trade issues involved in the proposed liberalization of the sale wine and beer in Ontario on BNN. (March 13, 2015) Mr. Warner is a former Acting Legal Director of the Ontario Ministry of Consumer Services which provided oversight to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and the Vintners Quality Alliance Ontario (VQA) and as Legal Director of the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development & Trade participated in the Canada-European Union Trade Agreement (CETA) negotiations, including with respect to trade in alcoholic beverages and Monopolies and State Enterprises.
Mark Warner discusses the upcoming Nigerian election, declining oil prices and Boko Haram on the Agenda on TVO on January 28, 2015.
Mark Warner discuses economic sanctions on Cuba and Russia on Sun News Network in response of President Obama’s decision to normalize diplomatic relations with Cuba and in response to the fall in the value of the ruble in response to the sharp decline in the price of oil. (December 18, 2014)
Mark Warner discussing the competition law issues in Postmedia’s Proposed Acquisition of QMI’s English-language Media Assets on CHED AM 630 in Edmonton with host Andrew Grose (October 21, 2014). [Begins at 19:58 ends at 34:07]
Discussing a Competition Law Class Action lawsuit alleging that the Canadian Hockey League and its teams “conspired” to force young players into signing contracts that breach minimum wage laws (October 20,2014).
Mark Warner on BNN discussing the Canadian Competition Bureau’s new enforcement policy with respect to “reverse payment” / “pay for delay” settlements between brand and generic pharmaceutical companies (September 29, 2014)
Discussing the corporate criminal charges in connection with the Lac Megantic rail disaster (May 13, 2014)
