Industry Minister Melanie Joly during an announcement at the Maison Alcan in Montreal, Que., on Sept. 8. The government will be hawkish on competition … because it keeps prices fair, drives innovation and provides Canadians with real choice,” she said. “A fragmented regulatory environment creates unnecessary trade obstacles for business and workers,” he said during his speech. We need regulation … but how we regulate is important and has consequences.”Growing competition in the country also requires policies and programs that empower startups and small businesses, according to business leaders. He said policymakers should focus on actions that help Canadian companies get ahead and focus on a range of metrics that includes, but is not limited to, job creation.