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July 30, 2008
Canadian Scammers Extradited to the U.S. Receive Lengthy Prison Sentences

June 25, 2008
What Does Green Really Mean?

June 12, 2008
Competition Bureau Uncovers Gasoline Cartel in Quebec

May 13, 2008
"Closing the Net on Cross-Border Anticompetitive Activity" - Competition Bureau Signs Cooperation Arrangement with Competition Agencies in Brazil

May 12, 2008
Competition Bureau Reaches Consent Agreement with Superior Plus to Divest Propane Assets in Newfoundland

May 5, 2008
Fraudulent Cheque Scammer Receives Jail Time Following Competition Bureau and Toronto Strategic Partnership Action

April 29, 2008
Jail Sentence for Deceptive Telemarketer

April 16, 2008
Competition authorities from around the world send clear message on convergence

April 11, 2008
Global competition experts meet to discuss further co-operation

April 9, 2008
Correction: Competition Bureau investigation leads to criminal charges related to deceptive telemarketing operations

April 4, 2008
Competition Bureau obtains prohibition order against two bio-insecticide and insect control service companies

April 2, 2008
Cracking Down on Cross-Border Scams

March 31, 2008
NHL Ownership Transfer and Relocation Policies Reviewed by Competition Bureau

March 19, 2008
Competition Bureau provides the "FACTs" on Fraud targeting SMEs and NPOs

March 17, 2008
Competition Bureau investigation leads to criminal charges related to deceptive telemarketing operations

March 12, 2008
Project False Hope Unveiled

March 6, 2008
Atlantic Canadians tell scammers to Fraud Off!

March 3, 2008
Competition Bureau announces launch of Fifth Annual Fraud Prevention Month