Conspiracies

The conspiracy provisions, section 45, 46 and 48 of the Competition Act prohibit agreements between two or more persons to prevent or unduly lessen competition or to unreasonably enhance the price of a product. Agreements between competitors to fix prices, to allocate customers or geographic markets, or to restrict production of a product by setting quotas among competitors or other means are considered to be "hard-core" cartel activities. Anti-competitive agreements harm both consumers and businesses, and enforcing the conspiracy provisions is an important priority for the Bureau. Much of the Bureau's work in this area involves investigating and prosecuting international cartels, a crucial activity for competition agencies around the world.

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June 12, 2008 - News Releases
Competition Bureau Uncovers Gasoline Cartel in Quebec

April 29, 2008 - Speeches
Speaking Notes For Sheridan Scott Commissioner of Competition