Reports Anti Competition Suspicious Activities

Provided by: Government of Canada - Competition Bureau Canada

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The public can report suspicions or unfair business competition and cheating in federal government contracts.

As a law enforcement bureau, the Competition Bureau is responsible for administration and enforcement of the Competition Act, the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, the Textile Labelling Act, and the Precious Metal Marking Act.

Examples of types of anti-competitive activities the Bureau investigates:

Price-fixing
Bid-rigging
False or misleading representations
Deceptive notice of winning a prize
Abuse of dominance position
Exclusive dealing, tied selling and market restrictions
Refusal to deal
Mergers
Multi-level marketing plans and schemes of pyramid selling
Deceptive marketing practices

Types of issues the Bureau does not deal with:

Bad service dealings
Billing problems
Collections agency harassment/problems
Contractual disputes
Information enquiries about a person's or business' reputation or legitimacy
Refund issues
Store return and/or refund policy
Unethical behaviour issues

The federal contracting fraud tip line is jointly operated by the Competition Bureau, Public Services and Procurements Canada, and the RCMP. Information provided is shared amongst these organizations.

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Price-fixing
Bid-rigging
False or misleading representations
Deceptive notice of winning a prize
Abuse of dominance position
Exclusive dealing, tied selling and market restrictions
Refusal to deal
Mergers
Multi-level marketing plans and schemes of pyramid selling
Deceptive marketing practices

Types of issues the Bureau does not deal with:

Bad service dealings
Billing problems
Collections agency harassment/problems
Contractual disputes
Information enquiries about a person's or business' reputation or legitimacy
Refund issues
Store return and/or refund policy
Unethical behaviour issues

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Description:	The public can report suspicions or unfair business competition and cheating in federal government contracts. As a law enforcement bureau, the Competition Bureau is responsible for administration and enforcement of the Competition Act, the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, the Textile Labelling Act, and the Precious Metal Marking Act. Examples of types of anti-competitive activities the Bureau investigates: Price-fixing Bid-rigging False or misleading representations Deceptive notice of winning a prize Abuse of dominance position Exclusive dealing, tied selling and market restrictions Refusal to deal Mergers Multi-level marketing plans and schemes of pyramid selling Deceptive marketing practices Types of issues the Bureau does not deal with: Bad service dealings Billing problems Collections agency harassment/problems Contractual disputes Information enquiries about a person's or business' reputation or legitimacy Refund issues Store return and/or refund policy Unethical behaviour issues The federal contracting fraud tip line is jointly operated by the Competition Bureau, Public Services and Procurements Canada, and the RCMP. Information provided is shared amongst these organizations.
Eligibility:	Open to all
Fees:	No fees
How to Access:	Complete the online form to report a suspicion about a company or individual having contravened the Competition Act, the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, the Textile Labelling Act, or the Precious Metal Marking Act
Documents Required:	Varies depending on situation * See website for details
Language:	English * French
Website:	https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/competition-bureau-canada/en/contact-competition-bureau-canada/forms#Sec03
Coverage Area:	Kanata / Canada
Program Hours:	Federal Contract Cheating Tip Line: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm AST * Closed 1pm-2pm

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