In Canada, a significant challenge for the Competition Bureau when reviewing a possible merger between firms in a concentrated industry is to
A) impose effective entry barriers to the industry.
B) determine whether monopoly no longer poses a threat to the Canadian economy.
C) determine whether efficiency gains make the merger desirable.
D) allow those mergers that lead to larger firms that are easier to regulate.
E) determine whether criminal charges are required due to unlawful collusion.

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When reviewing a possible merger between firms in a concentrated industry, the Competition Bureau's main challenge is to determine whether the efficiency gains from the merger make it desirable. The bureau aims to ensure that mergers do not result in reduced competition and consumer harm, and it considers the potential efficiency gains to be a key factor in its assessment. Other options, such as imposing effective entry barriers or determining whether criminal charges are required, are also considerations but not the primary challenge faced by the Competition Bureau in this context.

In Canada, a Significant Challenge for the Competition Bureau When