Air Canada and WestJet rejected the suggestion that they had conspired with one another
“WestJet is committed to compliance with all laws and regulations, including competition law, and as a foundational aspect of such compliance, does not engage with our competition about network decisions or any other aspects of our business,” spokeswoman Denise Kenny said.
The Competition Bureau confirmed that it received the complaint, but said it is prevented by law from saying if it will investigate. “Likewise, it would be inappropriate for the Bureau to speculate or comment as to whether the conduct described in the complaint contravenes the Competition Act,” spokeswoman Sarah Brown said. “The Bureau must conduct a thorough and complete examination of the facts before reaching any conclusion as to whether the Act has been contravened.
“The Chamber believes Air Canada’s decision to abandon a longstanding and profitable domestic route, and cede ground to its closest direct competitor, is concerning and warrants the [Competition] Bureau’s intervention,” the group said in a separate statement.
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