Canada. Competition Bureau
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA1001 | Last Modified: 23 Mar 2018 | Last Full Update: 24 Jan 2018 |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 819-997-4282 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-348-5358 |
| TTY Phone | Toll free 1-866-694-8389 |
| Fax | 819-997-0324 |
| Website | www.competitionbureau.gc.ca |
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| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | Canada |
| Located In Community | Gatineau |
| Address & Map | 50 Victoria St Gatineau, ON K1A 0C9 View Google Map |
| Intersection | Maisonneuve Blvd and Victoria St |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | Independent law enforcement agency * ensures that Canadian businesses and consumers prosper in a competitive and innovative marketplace The types of anti-competitive activities investigated by the Bureau include: Price fixing * Bid-rigging * False or misleading representations * Deceptive notice of winning a prize * Abuse of dominant position * Exclusive Dealing * Tied Selling and Market Restrictions * Refusal to deal * Mergers * Multi-level Marketing Plans and Schemes of Pyramid Selling * Deceptive Telemarketing * Deceptive marketing practices Has the ability to refer criminal matters to the Attorney General of Canada, who then decides whether to prosecute before the courts * also has the power to bring civil matters before the Competition Tribunal or other courts depending on the issue The Information Centre is the first point of contact for the public * the staff answers questions and records complaints |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Inquiry/Complaint form available on the website |
| Languages | English ; French - mandated |
| Fees | Service - CA number for textile labelling, mergers ; None - Complaints and Inquiries |
| Physical Access | Not Accessible |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (40) Federal Government |
| Funding | Federal |
| Service Categories | Government Consumer Protection Agencies |