Annual Report 1996/97 - Looking ahead

The continuing trend towards deregulation in various business sectors will mean an ever-expanding role for the Bureau in fostering the healthy competitive environment that remains key to Canada's economic success.

It is likely that a continuing tight resources picture will result in the Bureau further exploring initiatives such as fees, and increasing its focus on compliance and education.

Cooperative international enforcement efforts, and cross-border initiatives in fields such as telemarketing have been successful, and will likely play an increasingly prominent role in Bureau activities.

The integration of the Consumer Products Directorate of Industry Canada into the Bureau, together with responsibility for the Textile Labelling Act, the Precious Metals Marking Act and the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act will mean a new focus in the area of marketplace information.

N.B. Statistical data, lists of Proceedings Under the Act, and information on Discontinued inquiries can be found on the Competition Bureau Web site: