Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project

Between 2001 and 2021 the number of publicly listed companies has fallen in half, while the number of buyout private equity firms has ballooned from under 1,000 to over 20,000 during the same period. So what do the growing prevalence of buyout private equity and the strategies it employs mean for our economy? Read CAMP's full report, The Private Equity Playbook, via the link below: ?? https://loom.ly/nddWkco ?? Prefer an audio version? Check out author Rachel Wasserman's appearance on the Lately podcast: ?? https://loom.ly/qWflSIg

Are Canadian Consumers Paying the Price for Collusion? From price-fixing allegations against Canadian food giants to unpredictable antitrust moves in the U.S., the fight for fair markets is heating up. Is Trump’s second term going to be a win for Big Business, or will the antitrust movement keep its momentum? And what about Google—could we see major changes in how it operates across search, advertising, and even AI? These are big questions, and the answers will impact competition not just in the U.S., but here in Canada too. ?? Dive in and get the full scoop. #Antitrust #FairMarkets #BigTech #CAMP #CanadianConsumers

Canada’s relationship with private equity is complex. Canadian pension funds are some of the largest private equity investors, with the Canada Pension Plan being one of the largest private equity investors in the world. The portfolios of international pension funds are also increasingly linked to external private equity firms, however Canada is disproportionately represented amongst these international pension funds. Now more than ever Canada needs an economy that is geared towards building the great companies of tomorrow rather than hollowing out the companies of yesterday. ?? Read CAMP's new report, The Private Equity Playbook, and learn more via the link below: ?? https://loom.ly/nddWkco ?? Prefer an audio version? Check out author Rachel Wasserman's appearance on the Lately podcast: ?? https://loom.ly/qWflSIg

Thanks to The Agenda on TVO for having me on to discuss whether monopoly power is undermining Canada's food system. It was a stacked panel and I encourage anyone interested to tune in. https://lnkd.in/gc-8fU3h

The private equity industry owns more businesses than all those listed on all the US stock exchanges combined. In fact, private equity portfolios cut across industries from consumer products, real estate, healthcare, manufacturing and insurance, technology and more. Read CAMP's new report, The Private Equity Playbook via the link below: ?? https://loom.ly/nddWkco ?? Prefer an audio version? Check out author Rachel Wasserman's appearance on the Lately podcast: ?? https://loom.ly/qWflSIg #CdnPoli #PrivateEquity

New report alert! The Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project is out again with a new report. This time, Rachel Wasserman is breaking down private equity, how it contributes to monopolization, and what we can do about it. Be sure to check it out!

Today at noon EST join Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project and Social Capital Partners for a virtual talk on private equity and its implications for the future of the Canadian economy. Register at the link below https://lnkd.in/g6uFxjA7

This week’s edition of Letters from CAMP dives into the mess of private equity, price-fixing scandals, and possible reform. Private equity is hollowing out industries, and Rachel Wasserman’s latest report tells us why. We’re also backing a canned tuna appeal to keep price-fixers in check. And with Trump’s new FTC picks, could there be a bipartisan push against Big Tech? We’ll be watching. Ready to take action against monopolies and exploitation? Let’s go.

The Canadian economy is changing in big ways that are not always noticed or well understood by most Canadians or governments. One of these changes is the growing importance of private equity (PE), whose widespread investments are transforming many industries and the communities they’re rooted in. Join us for lessons Canadians should learn from U.S. experiences and what steps we can take to prevent further consolidation of our economy, shore up community wealth and foster healthy local businesses. Register for our event, Understanding Private Equity, today: ?? https://loom.ly/qe_TvXM

In recent years, countless headlines have been dedicated to the topic of the growing presence of private equity in our economy. From industries as diverse as veterinarians, fast food and the makers of aircraft landing gear, private equity firms are increasingly taking stakes in industries that were traditionally the domain of small and/or medium-sized businesses. But what is private equity and what does its rise mean for Canada's economy? Read CAMP's new report, The Private Equity Playbook and learn more: ?? https://loom.ly/nddWkco ?? Prefer an audio version? Check out author Rachel Wasserman's appearance on the Lately podcast: ?? https://loom.ly/qWflSIg Plus, register for our November 18th event, Understanding Private Equity: ?? https://loom.ly/qe_TvXM