Minister of Transport receives submission from Air Canada and Transat A.T. Inc. regarding proposed purchase of Transat A.T. Inc. by Air Canada Français
OTTAWA, July 23, 2019 /CNW/ - On July 17, Air Canada and Transat A.T. Inc. notified the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, of a proposed transaction whereby Air Canada would acquire Transat A.T. Inc. in accordance with the mergers and acquisitions provisions of the Canada Transportation Act.
The Minister of Transport has 42 days from the date of notification to determine whether the proposed transaction raises public interest issues related to national transportation. If the Minister determines that the transaction raises public interest issues related to national transportation, then a public interest assessment of the proposed transaction would be conducted with input from the Commissioner of Competition, who would assess impacts on competition.
The public interest assessment would include targeted consultations, as well as an analysis of the economic benefits or challenges resulting from the proposed transaction.
The Government of Canada will conduct the appropriate reviews in a rigorous and timely fashion.
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Delphine Denis, Press Secretary, Office of the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, Ottawa; [email protected], 613-991-0700; Media Relations, Transport Canada, [email protected], 613-993-0055
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