BANKING, COMMERCE AND THE ECONOMY
As a member of the BANC Committee, Senator Deacon is committed to pursuing whole-of-government approaches to unlock innovation, productivity growth, and investment in Canada's economy.
The Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy (formerly known as Banking, Trade and Commerce) has the mandate to examine legislation and to study issues related to banking, insurance, trust and loan companies, credit societies, caisses populaires and small loans companies. Senator Deacon is also responsible for considering customs and excise issues, taxation legislation, patents, royalties, corporate affairs, and bankruptcy-related issues.
The committee has conducted major studies in areas as diverse as corporate governance, financial sector reform, insolvency, Crown corporations, taxation, business and trade, productivity, financial crimes and retirement.