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Update – Competition Bureau Draft Guidelines
We will be closely reviewing the Competition Bureau’s Draft Guidelines in the coming weeks, and will be following the public consultation process more generally. However, our preliminary view is that the Draft Guidelines, if and when adopted, will do nothing to meaningfully clarify or limit the scope of the new provisions, and therefore will not in any way mitigate the significant restrictions on free expression imposed by the new provisions.
We will be closely reviewing the Competition Bureau’s Draft Guidelines in the coming weeks, and will be following the public consultation process more generally. However, our preliminary view is that the Draft Guidelines, if and when adopted, will do nothing to meaningfully clarify or limit the scope of the new provisions, and therefore will not in any way mitigate the significant restrictions on free expression imposed by the new provisions.
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of 2022
While I planned to talk about ‘The Good & The Bad of 2022’, there truly is an “Ugly’ component that can’t be overlooked because of its influence on the outcome. 2022 has been a challenging year, full of complexities, surprises and most concerning times. As the days wound down to December 31, it seemed the tone might have just carried forward into 2023 if things were not talked about. For me personally, it truly does feel like we have lived through one of the most difficult times in our country.
While I planned to talk about ‘The Good & The Bad of 2022’, there truly is an “Ugly’ component that can’t be overlooked because of its influence on the outcome. 2022 has been a challenging year, full of complexities, surprises and most concerning times. As the days wound down to December 31, it seemed the tone might have just carried forward into 2023 if things were not talked about. For me personally, it truly does feel like we have lived through one of the most difficult times in our country.
AEG Podcast, Episode 7: Exploring the Move from Quebec to Alberta and the Vision for Canada’s Energy
In this podcast, the host interviews special guest Michel Kelly Gagnon, who is moving from Quebec to Alberta due to his love for the province and its people, as well as a career opportunity with his organization, M.E.I. The conversation touches on topics such as the purpose of M.E.I., their work in energy policies in Canada, and the Quebec-Alberta dialogue. Gagnon shares his vision for Alberta, seeing it as a beacon of Canada in the next 15-20 years. The interview ends with gratitude and thanks from both the host and Gagnon. Psychological techniques used in the podcast include evoking emotions such as love, gratitude, and a shared vision for a better Canada.
In this podcast, the host interviews special guest Michel Kelly Gagnon, who is moving from Quebec to Alberta due to his love for the province and its people, as well as a career opportunity with his organization, M.E.I. The conversation touches on topics such as the purpose of M.E.I., their work in energy policies in Canada, and the Quebec-Alberta dialogue. Gagnon shares his vision for Alberta, seeing it as a beacon of Canada in the next 15-20 years. The interview ends with gratitude and thanks from both the host and Gagnon. Psychological techniques used in the podcast include evoking emotions such as love, gratitude, and a shared vision for a better Canada.