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Tag: Consumer information
Barriers to competition hurt Canadians
Reading Time: 3 minutes Government-erected barriers mean firms have few incentives to improve efficiency, cut costs and satisfy consumers
Disruptive platforms create fair market conditions
Reading Time: 4 minutes Peer-to-peer platforms such as Airbnb bring more resources to the market, increasing supply and lowering prices
Cellphone industry continues to control the safety message
Reading Time: 3 minutes In the U.S., the industry has influenced science, regulators, public perception and government policy
Broader store hours ultimately benefit consumers
Reading Time: 3 minutes In Quebec, the debate rages again – even though the case for deregulation is overwhelming, according to economists
The eBay car lot offers plenty of vehicles, but beware shipping costs
Reading Time: 4 minutes A few things you should know before you start shopping for your next car through the online giant
A lonely Canada can pay off for the food industry
Reading Time: 3 minutes The number of households in Canada with just one person has never been higher. And the food industry is taking notice
Why predatory pricing in Canada’s airline industry must stop
Reading Time: 3 minutes If the smaller competitors are driven from the market, how long will it take for fares to increase, to the detriment of consumers?
Food inspectors getting tough on olive oil fraud
Reading Time: 3 minutes Food fraud affects many food categories, but stakes are a little higher with olive oil due to potential allergens in substitute ingredients
Lack of competition pushes up your cost to use the Internet
Reading Time: 3 minutes Canada is among the world’s leaders when it comes to restrictive foreign ownership rules, and the digital realm is no exception