Competition Bureau Releases Guidelines on Deceptive Notice of Winning a Prize Provision

Ottawa, April 20, 2007 -- Following a public consultation process, the Competition Bureau has released the final version of the Guidelines on the Deceptive Notice of Winning a Prize Provision of the Competition Act .

The Bureau is committed to developing enforcement and educational tools through an open and transparent process.

For assistance or further information, please call the Competition Bureau?s Information Centre at 819-997-4282 or toll-free at 1-800-348-5358.

The Competition Bureau is an independent law enforcement agency. We contribute to the prosperity of Canadians by protecting and promoting competitive markets and enabling informed consumer choice.

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For media enquiries, please contact :
Maureen McGrath
Competition Bureau
819-953-8982; cell: 613-296-2187

For general enquiries, please contact :
Information Centre
Competition Bureau
819-997-4282; toll free: 1-800-348-5358