Discontinued Cases

As these examples demonstrate under the Competition Act, the Commissioner of Competition will discontinue an inquiry:

• if there is insufficient evidence to institute proceedings before the Competition Tribunal or to refer a matter to the Attorney General or
• if the matter is otherwise concluded through an alternative case resolution

1. [+] 2008
   
   
   • Nuclear Energy
   • Advance Fee Credit Cards
   • Electronic Anti-Corrosion Device
   • Health Product for Athletes - False or Misleading Representations
2. [+] 2007
   
   
   • Alleged Misleading Telecom Fees
   • Emerging Health Care Profession
   • Materially False or Misleading Representations in Lottery and Sweepstakes Promotions
   • Spyware
3. [+] 2006
   
   
   • Air Canada and Jazz Air LP
   • Beer Bottles
   • Jewellery stores - Ordinary selling price representations
   • Poultry Processing
   • RECA
   • Software and Software Hosting Services
4. [+] 2005
   
   
   • Anti-Corrosion Device
   • Dairy Product Substitute
   • First Nations Artwork - False of Misleading Representations
   • Pre-approved Loans and Credit Cards
   • Retail Jewelry Business
5. [+] 2004
   
   
   • Direct Mail Marketing of Lottery Subscription Services
   • Inquiry Against
   • Inquiry into Telecommunications Access Fees for Office Buildings Closed
   • Lottery Corporation - Misleading Representation
   • Major Consumer Electronics Retailer - After Rebate/Credit Pricing
   • Weight-Loss Product
6. [+] 2003
   
   
   • Automobile Insurance Rates in Nova Scotia
   • Claim on reduced air emissions from an electricity power generation company
   • Condominium Complex Unit Sales - Misleading Representations
   • Environmental Claims on Lawn Care Services
   • Jewellery Store - Ordinary Price Claims - (December 2, 2003)
   • Jewellery Store - Ordinary Price Claims - (September 18, 2003)
   • Nova Scotia Snow Crab
   • Retail Goods Bait and Switch Selling, and Ordinary Price Representations
   • Vending Machine Business Opportunity
7. [+] 2002
   
   
   • Discontinued Cases 2002-2001-2000