David Vaillancourt on CBC Radio to discuss record-setting costs order against Commissioner of Competition

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August 31st, 2023

David Vaillancourt was interviewed for an August 30, 2023 national radio segment on CBC Radio about the recent $13 million costs award issued against the Commissioner of Competition in the Rogers and Shaw merger case. The costs order was issued against the Commissioner by the Canadian Competition Tribunal after the Commissioner’s failed attempt to block the merger of Rogers and Shaw. The award is the largest costs award issued in the history of the Canadian Competition Tribunal.

David N. Vaillancourt
Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP

David is a determined and committed advocate for his clients.

David has extensive courtroom experience, having successfully appeared as lead counsel in trials, hearings, motions, and appeals. David is also a skillful negotiator, having successfully negotiated the resolution of numerous cases.

David is ranked as a leading practitioner in competition law by both Lexpert and Who’s Who Legal, and has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his expertise in corporate and commercial litigation, and competition law.

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David has a broad practice in commercial litigation, insurance law, and competition law.

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