Responses to the Consultation on the Draft Information Bulletin on Sentencing and Leniency in Cartel Cases

American Bar Association

Section of Antitrust Law
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Chicago, IL 60654-7598
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May 29, 2009

Via E-mail and Express Mail

Mr. Robert J. Morin
Competition Bureau
50 Victoria Street
Gatineau, Quebec
K1A 0C9

Dear Mr. Morin:

On behalf of the American Bar Association Sections of Antitrust Law, Business Law, Criminal Justice and International Law, we are pleased to submit the attached Comments on the Revised Draft Information Bulletin on Sentencing and Leniency in Cartel Cases Issued by the Competition Bureau of Canada.

Please note that these views are being presented only on behalf of the Sections of Antitrust Law, Business Law, Criminal Justice and International Law. They have not been approved by the House of Delegates or the Board of Governors of the American Bar Association and should not be construed as representing the position of the American Bar Association.

If you have any questions after reviewing this report, we would be happy to provide further comments.

Sincerely,

James A. Wilson
Chair, Section of Antitrust Law

Karl J. Ege
Chair, Section of Business Law

Anthony A. Joseph
Chair, Section of Criminal Justice

Aaron Schildhaus
Chair, Section of International Law