Fireside Chat with the Canadian Commissioner of Competition

Join Western Law for a fireside chat with the Commissioner of Competition, Mathew Boswell.

Competition is critical to an efficient and innovative economy. Forces including digital markets, political pressure and a series of high-profile cases have thrust Canada’s Competition Act into the spotlight. Are the proposed amendments to the Act designed to support competition? Can Canada play a meaningful role in shaping global antitrust discourse and enforcement?

In this insightful discussion Matthew Boswell will share his expertise and insights on the future of competition policy in Canada. Light refreshments will follow the discussion. 

About Matthew Boswell

Matthew Boswell has been Canada’s Commissioner of Competition since 2018.

Mr. Boswell first joined the Bureau in 2011 as Associate Deputy Commissioner, Criminal Matters. Since then, he has held leadership positions directing merger reviews and major investigations targeting criminal cartels, abuse of dominance and deceptive marketing practices.

Previously, Mr. Boswell was Senior Litigation Counsel in the Enforcement Branch of the Ontario Securities Commission; Assistant Crown Attorney in Toronto with the Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario; and a private practitioner.

Mr. Boswell’s term as Commissioner of Competition was recently extended until February 2026. 

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All are welcome to attend, but registration is required. 

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