OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 28, 2012) - The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry, today issued the following statement:

"On behalf of the Government of Canada, I would like to thank Commissioner Aitken for her commitment to public service and the promotion and preservation of competitive markets."

"Her many contributions to the Competition Bureau over the last seven years have made a lasting impression. Thanks to her dedication and determination, the Bureau is well recognized by businesses and consumers alike for ensuring that Canadian competition laws are respected."

"We wish her all the best in her future endeavours."