Canada. Competition Bureau
Site: Gatineau
Service: Information Centre
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR1036 | Last Full Update: 04 May 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | OCR |
| Former Name | Bureau of Competition Policy |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Gatineau |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Maisonneuve Blvd and Victoria St |
| Physical Access | Not Accessible |
| Description and Services | |
| 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 |
| Areas Served | Canada |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Inquiry / Complaint form available on the website |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | Service - CA number for textile labelling, mergers, written opinions ; None - Complaints and Inquiries |
| Service Categories | Consumer Disclosure Laws ; Consumer Law |
| Waiting List | No |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 819-997-4282 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-348-5358 |
| TTY Phone | Toll free 1-800-694-8389 |
| Fax | 819-997-0324 |
| Website | www.competitionbureau.gc.ca |
| Social Media |      |
| Primary Contact | Tania Levy, Acting Manager; Phone: 819-953-9661 |
| Primary Executive | Matthew Boswell, Commissioner of Competition |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1952 |
| Funding | Federal - Innovation, Science and Economic Development ; Fees - Services |
| Elections | The Executive is appointed. |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |