For the period ending March 31, 2022
The Competition Bureau’s (Bureau) Performance Measurement and Statistics Report (PMSR) demonstrates progress towards the Bureau’s priorities and commitments by publicly reporting on the Bureau’s performance data on a semi-annual basis, broken down into Term 1 (April 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021) and Term 2 (October 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022). In support of the Bureau’s commitment to enhance its performance measurement framework, the PMSR includes results for the 2021-2022 commitments and on the Bureau’s performance in the areas of enforcement, advocacy, outreach, compliance and collaboration. The Report also includes the Bureau’s results from the last seven fiscal years.
The PMSR for each term supersedes all previous terms’ PMSRs made by the Bureau (for example, Term 2 will supersede Term 1). The figures contained within this report are subject to adjustments in future publications.
Table of Contents
- 2021-2022 Highlights for the Term – Term 1
- 2021-2022 Highlights for the Term – Term 2
- Intake
- Enforcement
- 2.0 – Enforcement – Non merger
- 2.1 – Referral stage
- 2.2 – Contested investigation – Before the Courts or Competition Tribunal
- 2.3 – Resolutions & outcomes
- 3.0 – Enforcement – Merger related
- 3.1 – Merger Related – Concluded reviews no enforcement action
- 3.2 – Merger Related – Concluded reviews with issues
- 3.3 – Merger Related – Other
- 3.4 – Merger review performance indicators
- Competition promotion
- Glossary
- Footnote(s)
Highlights for the Term – Term 1
This section highlights the Bureau’s newsworthy and public-facing activities for the term, trends in results, and explanations behind significant variances in the data, as required.
Term 1 Enforcement Cases 2018-19 to 2021-22
(Non-Merger Enforcement)
Term 1 Enforcement Cases 2018-19 to 2021-22
(Non-Merger Enforcement)
Term 1 Enforcement Cases – Key Areas
(Merger and Non-Merger Enforcement)
Term 1 Enforcement Cases – Key Areas
(Merger and Non-Merger Enforcement)
Merger Reviews Completed in Term 1
(2018-19 to 2021-22)
Merger Reviews
100%
Percentage of Non-Complex Mergers reviewed within the service standard
92%
Percentage of Complex Mergers reviewed within the service standard
Top 5 Complaints by Business Conduct
- False or misleading representations
- Deceptive telemarketing
- Abuse of dominance
- False or misleading representation – electronic message (CASL)
- Sale above advertised price
Complaints and Requests for Information
3,230
Complaints received
568
Questions received
212
Tips received through the Federal Contracting Fraud Tip Line
Outreach
409,385
Web visits
2.50%
Percentage increase in social media followings
Formal Domestic and International Partnerships Signed in Term 1
(2018-19 to 2021-22)
Formal Domestic and International Partnerships Signed in Term 1
(2018-19 to 2021-22)
International Activities
In June 2021, the Bureau hosted a Competition and Growth Summit. Over three days, panelists discussed topics such as how competition can foster inclusive growth, government strategies to apply a competition lens in achieving policy goals, and lessons learned by competition authorities through the pandemic. Hundreds of participants from more than 45 countries joined the virtual conference.
The Bureau played an active role in the work of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Competition Committee. In 2021, the Bureau provided four written submissions to the OECD.
Highlights for the Term – Term 2
This section highlights the Bureau’s newsworthy and public-facing activities for the term, trends in results, and explanations behind significant variances in the data, as required.
Term 2 Enforcement Cases 2018-19 to 2021-22
(Non-Merger Enforcement)
Term 2 Enforcement Cases 2018-19 to 2021-22
(Non-Merger Enforcement)
Term 2 Enforcement Cases – Key Areas
(Merger and Non-Merger Enforcement)
Term 2 Enforcement Cases – Key Areas
(Merger and Non-Merger Enforcement)
Merger Reviews Completed in Term 2
(2018-19 to 2021-22)
Merger Reviews
100%
Percentage of Non-Complex Mergers reviewed within the service standard
97%
Percentage of Complex Mergers reviewed within the service standard
Top 5 Complaints by Business Conduct
- False or misleading representations
- Deceptive telemarketing
- Abuse of dominance
- False or misleading representation – electronic message (CASL)
- Sale above advertised price
Complaints and Requests for Information
3,462
Complaints received
459
Questions received
174
Tips received through the Federal Contracting Fraud Tip Line
Outreach
418,057
Web visits
11.8%
Percentage increase in social media followings
Advocacy
4
Representations before Regulatory Bodies
7
Advocacy Interventions
(outside formal interventions, submissions and appearances before regulatory bodies)
International Activities
As a member of the International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network (ICPEN), the Bureau continued its work to advance consumer protection issues relating to misleading environmental claims and COVID-19.
The Bureau played an active role in the work of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Competition Committee. In December 2021, the Bureau provided a written submission on economic analysis and evidence in abuse cases.
Intake
The Competition Bureau receives a variety of requests for information.
1.0 – Information Centre requests
The Bureau receives enquiries and complaints from members of the public via the Information Centre (primary point of entry for requests).
2021-22 | 2020-21 | 2019-20 | 2018-19 | 2017-18 | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
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The number of complaints submitted to the Bureau (assigned to responsible Branch/ Directorate/Unit) that relate to the Bureau's four statutes (Competition Act, Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, Textile Labelling Act and the Precious Metals Marking Act). | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Directorate | 42 | 32 | 74 | 113 | 138 | 80 | 85 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Directorate | 2,467 | 2,466 | 4,933 | 4,734 | 3,226 | 2,262 | 2,036 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Monopolistic Practices Directorate | 118 | 133 | 251 | 341 | 414 | 364 | 342 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Mergers Directorate | 10 | 4 | 14 | 19 | 4 | 5 | 37 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Competition Promotion Branch | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Information Centre | 592 | 827 | 1,419 | 1,100 | 1,089 | 800 | 1,227 | 3,592 | 3,018 | N/A |
Total Complaints | 3,230 | 3,462 | 6,692 | 6,308 | 4,873 | 3,513 | 3,735 | 3,592 | 3,018 | N/A |
Number of questions submitted to the Bureau (assigned to responsible Branch/ Directorate/Unit) that relate to the Bureau's four statutes (listed above). Does not include written opinions. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Directorate | 9 | 10 | 19 | 20 | 31 | 33 | 46 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Directorate | 55 | 83 | 138 | 233 | 122 | 111 | 174 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Monopolistic Practices Directorate | 9 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 46 | 27 | 23 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Mergers Directorate | 13 | 12 | 25 | 36 | 18 | 15 | 39 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Competition Promotion Branch | 0 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 10 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Information Centre | 478 | 339 | 817 | 1,097 | 5,414 | 5,781 | 6,312 | 6,997 | 7,915 | N/A |
Total Questions | 568 | 459 | 1,027 | 1,428 | 5,636 | 5,975 | 6,604 | 6,997 | 7,915 | N/A |
The number of comments submitted to the Bureau, such as merger feedback forms and advocacy suggestion forms. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
14 | 16 | 30 | 48 | 86 | 146 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
The number of complaints or questions (or comments) submitted to the Bureau that do not relate to the Bureau's four statutes. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
58 | 49 | 107 | 115 | 457 | 473 | 488 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Canadian manufacturers, processors or finishers of a textile fibre product, and Canadians in the business of importing or selling textile fibre products, can register for a CA Identification Number. The number is issued by the Bureau upon request. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Voluntary refund / cancelled | 21 | 12 | 33 | 44 | 51 | 70 | 70 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Pending | 4 | 4 | 8 | 31 | 14 | 20 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Completed | 513 | 393 | 906 | 1,399 | 794 | 884 | 1,021 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Total Applications | 538 | 409 | 947 | 1,474 | 859 | 974 | 1,125 | 969 | 812 | 766 |
The service standards are 5 business days for an online application and 20 business days for an application by mail. The Bureau strives to meet its service standard on all requests, with a target of 90%. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
98.7% | 99.5% | 99.1% | 92.5% | 99.4% | 99.5% | 97% | 98% | 99% | N/A |
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
212 | 174 | 386 | 342 | 71 | 91 | 136 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
1.1 – Other requests
The Bureau receives media requests via the Media Relations Team.
Number of media requests received by the Bureau. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
82 | 99 | 181 | 213 | 286 | 327 | 458 | 301 | 490 | 532 |
Number of requests, pursuant to section 124.1 of the Competition Act, submitted to the Bureau for written opinions on the applicability of one or more provisions of the Competition Act or regulations to a proposed practice or conduct. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Non-Complex | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Complex | 6 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 25 | 15 |
Number of completed written opinions, pursuant to section 124.1 of the Competition Act, on the applicability of one or more provisions of the Competition Act or regulations to a proposed practice or conduct. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-2022 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
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Non-Complex | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Complex | 8 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 24 | 10 |
Service standards range from two weeks to ten weeks, depending on the section of the Act and level of complexity. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Non-Complex | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Complex | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 59.5% | 61.5% | 54.3% | 60% | 65% | 100% |
Enforcement
The Competition Bureau enforces the provisions of Canada's Competition Act that address anti-competitive practices and misleading advertising, as well as the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, the Textile Labelling Act and the Precious Metals Marking Act.
2.0 – Enforcement – Non merger
Number of investigations and compliance assessments that were commenced. Not all complaints and information requests will become investigations. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 7 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 25 | 11 |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 18 | 12 | 30 | 67 | 55 | 35 | 38 | 49 | 33 | 37 |
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement | 6 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Total | 31 | 29 | 60 | 100 | 87 | 57 | 58 | 74 | 66 | 55 |
Number of investigations and compliance assessments that were closed. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 10 | 9 | 19 | 15 | 26 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 8 |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 26 | 31 | 57 | 65 | 37 | 24 | 60 | 27 | 33 | 29 |
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement | 4 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 7 | 10 |
Total | 40 | 44 | 84 | 94 | 72 | 41 | 83 | 61 | 62 | 47 |
Number of investigations and compliance assessments ongoing at the end of the previous term. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2020-21 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
YTD | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 41 | 40 | 39 | 36 | 35 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 43 | 45 |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 61 | 53 | 36 | 68 | 65 | 47 | 54 | 77 | 55 | 47 |
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement | 22 | 24 | 30 | 26 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 27 | 17 |
Total | 124 | 117 | 105 | 130 | 114 | 99 | 111 | 138 | 125 | 109 |
Number of concluded matters in the monitoring phase. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement | 5 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 7 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Total | 5 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Inquiries
Number of investigations for which an inquiry has been commenced pursuant to section 10 of the Competition Act. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 25 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement | 3 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Total | 7 | 8 | 15 | 10 | 30 | 7 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 8 |
Number of inquiries discontinued pursuant to section 22 of the Competition Act. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 1 | 18 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
Total | 3 | 21 | 24 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 3 |
Number of search warrants issued, including multiple orders for a single investigation. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 40 | 2 | 12 | 24 |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
Total | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 42 | 11 | 13 | 25 |
Number of section 11 orders issued, including multiple orders for a single investigation. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 142 | 0 | 0 |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 17 |
Total | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 162 | 15 | 19 |
Number of production orders issued under the Criminal Code of Canada including multiple orders for a single investigation. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | N/A | N/A |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 20 |
Total | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 20 |
Number of immunity markers granted by the Cartels and Deceptive Marketing Practices Branch. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 27 | 31 | 20 |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 27 | 31 | 20 |
Number of leniency markers granted by the Cartels Directorate. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 17 |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 17 |
2.1 – Referral stage
Following an investigation and a recommendation by the Competition Bureau, criminal matters are referred to the Public Prosecution Service of Canada for determination on the laying of charges. Competition Bureau action is contingent on the Public Prosecution Service of Canada's decision (e.g., initiating a prosecution; concurring with leniency recommendation which leads to a plea agreement and, eventually a guilty plea).
Number of immunity recommendations made to the Public Prosecution Service of Canada reported semi-annually. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | N/A | N/A |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Number of leniency recommendations made to the Public Prosecution Service of Canada reported semi-annually. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Number of investigations referred to the Public Prosecution Service of Canada for consideration and action. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Total | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Number of investigations where charges were not laid by the Bureau following considerations by the Public Prosecution Service of Canada. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A |
Total | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | N/A | N/A |
2.2 – Contested investigation - Before the Courts or Competition Tribunal
Number of civil applications brought by the Commissioner before the Competition Tribunal. This excludes applications to vary or rescind consent agreements or orders under sections 74.13 or 106; applications for interim orders or injunctions under sections 74.111, 103.3 or 104; and applications related to private access under section 106.1 of the Competition Act. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | N/A |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Number of ongoing civil applications at the end of the previous term before the Competition Tribunal. This excludes applications to vary or rescind consent agreements or orders under sections 74.13 or 106; applications for interim orders or injunctions under sections 74.111, 103.3 or 104; and applications related to private access under section 106.1 of the Competition Act. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Number of ongoing civil applications at the end of the previous term before the Courts other than the Competition Tribunal. This excludes applications to vary or rescind consent agreements or orders under sections 74.13 or 106; applications for interim orders or injunctions under sections 74.111, 103.3 or 104; and applications related to private access under section 106.1 of the Competition Act. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Number of ongoing civil applications filed related to investigations filed before the Courts other than the Competition Tribunal at the end of the previous term related to substantive investigations. This excludes interim steps in a proceeding or Rescission or Variation of a Consent Agreement or Order under sections 74.13 of the Competition Act. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Number of individuals criminally charged following a Public Prosecution Service of Canada decision. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Number of companies criminally charged following a Public Prosecution Service of Canada decision. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Number of investigations where criminal charges were laid following a Public Prosecution Service of Canada decision. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Number of appeals filed with a Provincial or Territorial Court of Appeal, the Federal Court of Appeal or the Supreme Court. This excludes interim steps in a proceeding or the Rescission or Variation of a Consent Agreement or Order under sections 74.13 or s. 106 of the Competition Act. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | N/A |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Number of ongoing appeals filed with a Provincial or Territorial Court of Appeal, the Federal Court of Appeal or the Supreme Court. This excludes interim steps in a proceeding or the Rescission or Variation of a Consent Agreement or Order under sections 74.13 or s. 106 of the Competition Act. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | N/A |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | N/A |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
2.3 – Resolutions & outcomes
Number of Alternative Case Resolutions (ACRs) reached. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 7 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 22 | 5 | 27 | 48 | 15 | 27 | 30 | 21 | 20 | 14 |
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Total | 29 | 8 | 37 | 66 | 30 | 39 | 36 | 34 | 31 | 24 |
Number of non-merger Consent Agreements registered with the Competition Tribunal or Courts pursuant to section 74.12 or 105 of the Competition Act. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Total | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 4 |
Number of guilty pleas without contested proceedings by companies for an offence under the Competition Act, the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, the Precious Metals Marking Act or the Textile Labelling Act. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Number of guilty pleas during contested proceedings by individuals for an offence under the Competition Act, the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, the Precious Metals Marking Act or the Textile Labelling Act. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Number of convictions (companies) resulting from contested proceedings (includes sections 65 and 66) under the Competition Act. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Number of convictions (individuals) resulting from contested proceedings (includes sections 65 and 66) under the Competition Act. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Number of prosecutions in which the Public Prosecution Service of Canada entered a stay of proceedings. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | N/A | N/A |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
All prohibition orders with conviction (subsection 34(1)) under the Competition Act. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
All prohibition orders without conviction (subsection 34(2)) under the Competition Act. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All interim injunctions (section 33) and Interim Orders (s. 74.111, s. 103.3 and s. 104) under the Competition Act. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Dollar value of fines imposed upon companies and individuals by the Courts. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | $0 | $0.761967 | $0.761967 | $0 | $0 | $1.3 | $14.83 | $13.28 | $3.18 | $8.65 |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15 | $0 | $0 | $0.18 | $0.45 | $0.06 | $0.164 |
Total | $0 | $0.761967 | $0.761967 | $15 | $0 | $1.3 | $15.01 | $13.73 | $3.24 | $8.81 |
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5.4 | $0.75 | $5.9 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Total | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5.4 | $0.75 | $5.9 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Number of individuals sentenced under the Competition Act. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
Number of companies sentenced under the Competition Act. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
Imprisonment time imposed. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 18 | 14 |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 16 | 45 | 18 |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 66 | 49 | 63 | 32 |
Community service hours imposed. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Dollar value of AMPs imposed by the Competition Tribunal, the Courts or under a consent agreement. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | $0 | $3 | $3 | $14.8 | $9.3 | $0.7 | $5.1 | $19.3 | $4.75 | $5 |
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1 | $5 |
Total | $0 | $3 | $3 | $14.8 | $9.3 | $0.7 | $5.1 | $19.3 | $5.75 | $10 |
Dollar value of restitution imposed by the Competition Tribunal or the Courts. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11.82 | $7.34 | $7.11 |
Total | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11.82 | $7.34 | $7.11 |
Number of orders issued (decision made) by the Competition Tribunal. Does not include Consent Agreements registered pursuant to sections 79.12 or 105 of the Competition Act or interim steps in a proceeding, but does include rescission or variation or a consent agreement under sections 74.13 or 106 of the Competition Act. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | N/A |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Dollar value of investigative costs imposed by the Competition Tribunal, the Courts or under a consent agreement that are recovered by the Receiver General. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels Enforcement | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement | $0 | $0.085 | $0.085 | $0.5225 | $1 | $0 | $0.08 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Total | $0 | $0.085 | $0.085 | $0.5225 | $1 | $0 | $0.08 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
3.0 – Enforcement – Merger related
Under the Competition Act, mergers and proposed mergers of all sizes and in all sectors of the economy are subject to review to determine whether they have resulted, or will likely result, in a substantial lessening or prevention of competition.
Merger reviews
Number of merger reviews that were opened during the period. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
115 | 141 | 256 | 193 | 243 | 217 | 247 | 234 | 230 | 254 |
Number of Pre-Merger Notifications (PMNs) filed pursuant to section 114(1) of the Competition Act and number of Advance Ruling Certificate (ARC) requests made pursuant to section 102 of the Competition Act. Includes reviews where either a PMN filing or an ARC request, or both occur. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
112 | 134 | 246 | 179 | 230 | 197 | 229 | 217 | 212 | 240 |
Number of reviews where no PMN or ARC request was received. Includes Investment Canada, and Heritage Canada applications, complaints and reviews of non-notifiable mergers initiated by the Mergers Directorate. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
3 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 14 |
Number of merger reviews that were completed during the period. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
117 | 135 | 252 | 192 | 234 | 230 | 253 | 238 | 221 | 245 |
Number of merger reviews that were completed with no enforcement action taken under the Competition Act. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
114 | 132 | 246 | 187 | 230 | 225 | 246 | 226 | 212 | 231 |
Number of merger reviews that were completed with issues under the Competition Act. Does not include ongoing proceedings before the Competition Tribunal. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
3 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
Number of merger reviews ongoing at the end of the previous term. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
YTD | |||||||
26 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 22 | 32 | 37 | 36 | 24 |
Inquiries
Number of inquiries commenced pursuant to section 10 of the Competition Act. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
Number of inquiries discontinued pursuant to section 22 of the Competition Act. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
3.1 – Merger related - Concluded reviews no enforcement action
Number of examinations concluded with the issuance of an Advance Ruling Certificate (ARC) pursuant to section 102 of the Competition Act. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
70 | 72 | 142 | 89 | 103 | 92 | 91 | 116 | 83 | 120 |
Number of examinations concluded with the issuance of a No Action Letter (NAL) pursuant to the Competition Act. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
35 | 42 | 77 | 78 | 116 | 108 | 132 | 96 | 113 | 101 |
Number of examinations concluded without enforcement action and without issuance of an ARC or NAL. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
9 | 13 | 22 | 20 | 12 | 24 | 23 | 14 | 16 | 10 |
Number of merger reviews that were concluded with no enforcement action under the Competition Act. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
114 | 132 | 246 | 187 | 230 | 224 | 246 | 226 | 212 | 231 |
3.2 – Merger related - Concluded reviews with issues
Number of Consent Agreements registered with the Competition Tribunal pursuant to section 105 of the Competition Act related to mergers. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 2 |
Number of proposed mergers abandoned by merging parties after being informed that the transaction raises issues under the Competition Act. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Number of reviews that raised an issue under the Competition Act but were resolved outside of proceedings before the Competition Tribunal or the registering of a Consent Agreement (includes undertakings). | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Number of s.92 cases resolved. This includes Orders issued by the Competition Tribunal pursuant to s.92 of the Competition Act, reviews where a s.92 application is withdrawn, and final resolutions through the Court appeal process. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Number of section 11 orders issued, including multiple orders for a single investigation. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
7 | 6 | 13 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Number of merger reviews that were completed with issues under the Competition Act. Does not include ongoing proceedings before the Competition Tribunal. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
3 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
3.3 – Merger related – Other
Number of proceedings before the Competition Tribunal or the Courts. Includes ongoing section 92 matters and other matters before the Competition Tribunal (such as section 100 and 106 matters) or the courts. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Dollar value of AMPs ordered by the Competition Tribunal or the Courts | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
$0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A |
Number of concluded reviews that had requests made pursuant to section 114(2) of the Competition Act. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
5 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 22 | 12 | 10 |
Number of fee remissions issued in respect of merger filings. | ||
2021-22 | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total |
0 | 2 | 2 |
Dollar value of all fee remissions issued in respect of merger filings. | ||
2021-22 | ||
---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total |
0 | 0 | 0 |
3.4 – Merger review performance indicators
Please visit the Competition Bureau Fees and Service Standards Handbook for Mergers and Merger-Related Matters.
Total number of concluded reviews with service standards. Includes only matters with a PMN filing or an ARC request, or both. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Non-Complex | 87 | 93 | 180 | 125 | 168 | 142 | 161 | 169 | 138 | 170 |
Complex | 26 | 31 | 57 | 50 | 57 | 67 | 70 | 53 | 65 | 55 |
Total | 113 | 124 | 237 | 175 | 225 | 209 | 231 | 222 | 203 | 225 |
Non-Complex – Percentage of non-complex mergers reviews concluded. Complex – Percentage of complex merger reviews concluded. |
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Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
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T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Non-Complex | 77% | 75% | 76% | 71.5% | 74.5% | 68% | 69.75% | 77% | 67% | 76% |
Complex | 23% | 25% | 24% | 28.5% | 25.5% | 32% | 30.25% | 23% | 33% | 24% |
The service standard for merger reviews is 14 days for Non-Complex cases and 45 days for Complex cases (except where a SIR is issued, in which case it shall be 30 days). | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Non-Complex | 87 | 93 | 180 | 122 | 165 | 142 | 155 | 168 | 133 | 168 |
Complex | 24 | 30 | 54 | 42 | 53 | 61 | 60 | 39 | 55 | 50 |
Total | 111 | 123 | 234 | 164 | 218 | 203 | 215 | 207 | 188 | 218 |
Non-Complex - The performance target for Non-Complex cases is 90%. Complex - The performance target for Complex cases is 85%. |
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Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Non-Complex | 100% | 100% | 100% | 97.5% | 98.5% | 100% | 96.25% | 99% | 96% | 99% |
Complex | 92% | 97% | 94.5% | 84% | 93% | 91% | 85.75% | 74% | 85% | 91% |
Non-Complex – Average non-complex merger review time in days. Complex – Average complex merger review time in days. |
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Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Non-Complex | 9.99 | 8.24 | 9.12 | 10.21 | 10.97 | 10.4 | 10.59 | 10.48 | 10.61 | 10.55 |
Complex | 43.42 | 33.35 | 38.39 | 46.06 | 36.09 | 41.6 | 52.75 | 52.14 | 35.87 | 33.35 |
Competition promotion
The Bureau actively encourages the adoption of pro-competition positions, policies, and behaviours by businesses, consumers, regulators, government and international partners.
4.0 – Advocacy
The Bureau participates in a wide range of activities to promote and advocate the benefits of a competitive marketplace, both in Canada and abroad. This includes recommending that regulators and policy-makers rely on market forces as much as possible and that regulation, where required, limit competition as little as possible. Our Advocacy Portal on the Bureau's website highlights recent advocacy work conducted by the Bureau.
Number of interventions, submissions and appearances before regulatory bodies pursuant to our advocacy function under sections 125 and 126 of the Competition Act. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
1 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 9 |
Number of other interventions (outside formal interventions, submissions and appearances before regulatory bodies) may include written submissions, letters, calls and meetings with regulatory groups and other stakeholders. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
13 | 7 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 10 | 20 | 31 | 25 | 24 |
Number of market studies completed. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
5.0 – Outreach
The Bureau promotes transparency in all its operations by engaging with stakeholders via traditional and new media channels, providing them with up to date information and guidance.
Number of presentations by Bureau officials to external stakeholders, including speaking engagements, information sessions, panel participation and outreach activities. Excluding measures relating to 5.0.2. Bid-Rigging Presentations and 6.0.1. Compliance Outreach Events. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
35 | 47 | 82 | 101 | 111 | 159 | 139 | 160 | 135 | 141 |
Number of bid-rigging presentations to external stakeholders. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
17 | 12 | 29 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 22 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Number of attendees at bid-rigging presentations delivered by Bureau officials. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
719 | 692 | 1,411 | 1,971 | 893 | 895 | 1,060 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Number of new publications and those that have been revised, including information bulletins, enforcement guidelines, videos, position statements, pamphlets and FAQs. Excluding measures relating to table 6: Promotion of Corporate Compliance Programs. | ||||||||||
Measure | 2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
Cartels & Deceptive Marketing Practices Branch | 3 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Mergers & Monopolistic Practices Branch | 10 | 18 | 28 | 14 | 21 | 24 | 13 | 30 | 30 | 2 |
Competition Promotion Branch | 10 | 13 | 23 | 45 | 64 | 82 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 10 |
Total | 23 | 35 | 58 | 73 | 88 | 112 | 40 | 62 | 64 | 15 |
The number of times any of the Bureau's website pages were accessed via an external computer or other device. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
409,385 | 418,057 | 827,442 | 796,356 | 659,971 | 740,880 | 682,101 | 696,517 | N/A | N/A |
Number of video views on YouTube | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
20,347 | 41,848 | 62,195 | 51,072 | 48,388 | 34,023 | 29,864 | 44,736 | N/A | N/A |
The number of articles and broadcasts that mention the Bureau. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
1,806 | 3,028 | 4,834 | 6,487 | 9,901 | 7,098 | 12,017 | 9,757 | N/A | N/A |
Number of reactions, comments, shares and retweets, Twitter follows and clicks | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
11,473 | 25,082 | 36,555 | 103,281 | 40,615 | 20,411 | 27,630 | 13,043 | N/A | N/A |
Number of Facebook fans, Twitter and LinkedIn followers, and YouTube subscribers | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
20,826 | 23,092 | 23,092 | 21,164 | 16,364 | 13,233 | 11,119 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Percentage increase in the number of Facebook fans, Twitter and LinkedIn followers, and YouTube subscribers | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
3.4% | 8.0% | 11.8% | 35.3% | 27% | 15.53% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
6.0 – Promotion of corporate compliance programs
Number of compliance presentations by Bureau officials to external stakeholders to promote awareness of and compliance with the laws that the Bureau administers and enforces, including the adoption of corporate compliance programs as outlined in the Corporate Compliance Programs Bulletin. Such presentations include, but are not limited to, speaking engagements, information sessions, panel participation, workshops and outreach activities. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
13 | 6 | 19 | 21 | 65 | 26 | 38 | 32 | 12 | N/A |
Number of attendees at compliance presentations delivered by Bureau officials. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
230 | 103 | 333 | 784 | 2,735 | 1,231 | 2,086 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Number of new and revised resources developed primarily by the Compliance Unit including information bulletins, videos, infographics, blogs, pamphlets and other similar material. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 0 | N/A |
Number of corporate compliance program assessments conducted. Such assessments include formal evaluations of programs provided by parties during the course of an investigation for consideration as a mitigating factor as outlined in the Corporate Compliance Programs Bulletin, as well as the review of programs in the context of remedies negotiated or obtained by the Bureau in the course of a resolution. | |||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | |||||||
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | N/A |
7.0 – International and domestic collaboration
The Bureau collaborates with international and domestic partners in order to enhance its ability to promote and protect a competitive marketplace.
International
Number of international partnerships in which the Bureau participates where Memoranda of Understanding or other agreements have been put in place. | ||||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | Grand Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21 |
Number of formal meetings between senior Bureau officials (EX level) and foreign law enforcement agencies/competition authorities pursuant to obligations under cooperation instruments. | ||||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | Grand Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
8 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 17 | 19 | 31 | 43 | 15 | 5 | N/A |
Number of international notifications communicated pursuant to cooperation instruments or Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development recommendation on International Cooperation. | ||||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | Grand Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
51 | 40 | 91 | 104 | 146 | 105 | 139 | 131 | 95 | 91 | N/A |
Number of meetings and workshops with multinational organizations (e.g., Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, International Competition Network, International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network). | ||||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | Grand Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
10 | 5 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 27 | 23 | 35 | 17 | 16 | N/A |
Number of technical assistance projects, study tours, interchanges and training sessions with foreign law enforcement agencies, competition authorities and multilateral organizations. | ||||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | Grand Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
14 | 18 | 32 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Number of inbound and outbound information requests for contacts involving other agencies (e.g., CADE, UK CMA, ACCC). | ||||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | Grand Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
56 | 59 | 115 | 167 | 142 | 52 | 106 | 40 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Domestic
Number of domestic partnerships in which the Bureau participates where Memoranda of Understanding or other agreements have been put in place. | ||||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | Grand Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 32 |
Number of domestic meetings, including with domestic agencies or regulators, think-tanks and academics. | ||||||||||
2021-22 | 2020-21 Total | 2019-20 Total | 2018-19 Total | 2017-18 Total | 2016-17 Total | 2015-16 Total | 2014-15 Total | Grand Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 April 1 - September 30 |
T2 October 1 - March 31 |
Total | ||||||||
104 | 135 | 239 | 206 | 190 | 127 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Glossary
- Alternative Case Resolution:
- An alternative case resolution is an intervention that resolves concerns of non-compliance without the need for litigation before the Competition Tribunal or the Courts. Through a range of instruments (for example, information letters, targeted inspections), the Competition Bureau may facilitate voluntary compliance by identifying the issue to the business or individual at an early stage.
- CA Identification Number:
- The CA Identification Number is an identification number registered for the exclusive use of a Canadian dealer on the label of a consumer textile article in place of a name and postal address (as per the Textile Labelling Act).
- Competition Act:
- The Competition Act is a federal law governing most business conduct in Canada. It contains both criminal and civil provisions aimed at preventing anti-competitive practices in the marketplace.
- Compliance Assessment:
- An examination of a program, activity or individual transaction to ensure that it conforms to legislation, regulations and administrative directives.
- Corporate Compliance Program:
- A corporate compliance program implemented within businesses, helps identify the boundaries of permissible conduct, as well as identify situations where it would be advisable to seek legal advice. Implementing a corporate compliance program can, in certain circumstances, be ordered by a court, agreed to in a consent agreement or be required as part of an alternative case resolution as a condition of the Competition Bureau not pursuing further enforcement action.
- Competition Tribunal:
- The Competition Tribunal is a specialized tribunal that combines expertise in economics and business with expertise in law. The Tribunal is a strictly adjudicative body that operates independently of any government department.
- Complex Mergers:
- Complex mergers involve proposed transactions between competitors, or between customers and suppliers, where there are indications that the transaction may, or is likely to, create, maintain or enhance market power. Proposed transactions, where the combined post-merger market share of the parties is potentially 35% or more, are generally classified as complex.
- Consent Agreement:
- A consent agreement is a negotiated settlement which is registered with the Competition Tribunal that, when registered, has the force of a court order; any violations of its terms may result in criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment.
- Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act:
- The Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act is a statute relating to the packaging, labelling, sale, importation and advertising of prepackaged and certain other products.
- Courts:
- Under the criminal regime of the Competition Act, as well as under the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, the Precious Metals Marking Act and the Textile Labelling Act, certain practices may be brought before the Courts, which include the Federal Court or the Superior Court of a province. Under the civil regime of the Competition Act, certain practices may be brought for review before the Competition Tribunal, the Federal Court or the Superior Court of a province.
- Immunity:
- A party may receive immunity from prosecution from the Director of Public Prosecutions if the party discloses to the Competition Bureau an offence not yet detected or provides evidence that warrants a referral to the Public Prosecution Service of Canada and also provided that the party cooperates with the Bureau and any subsequent prosecution.
- Inquiry:
- A formal process commenced when the Commissioner has reason to believe that an order has been contravened, grounds exist for the making of an order or an offence has been or is about to be committed, or on application under section 9 or when directed by the Minister and when he considers it necessary with a view to determining the facts. Initiating an inquiry allows the Commissioner to seek authorization from the Courts to use certain formal powers, for example, orders under section 11 of the Competition Act to compel persons to provide, under oath, testimony, records or written returns of information in furtherance of the inquiry.
- Investigation:
- A civil (non-merger) or criminal investigation under the Competition Act, the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, the Textile Labelling Act or the Precious Metals Marking Act (includes inquiries).
- Leniency:
- A party may receive lenient treatment in sentencing (upon recommendation by the Competition Bureau to the Public Prosecution Service of Canada) if the party pleads guilty to a cartel offence(s) and agrees to cooperate with the investigation and any prosecution.
- Market Study:
- A study on the influences of consumer behaviour and the analysis of market characteristics and trends. It is designed to improve the Bureau's understanding of the effects of competition on the economy.
- Merger Review:
- A review of a merger transaction under the Competition Act.
- Non-Complex Mergers:
- Non-complex mergers are readily identifiable by the clear absence of competition issues, and include transactions where there is no or minimal overlap between parties, assuming properly defined product and geographic markets. Minimal overlap includes a combined post-merger market share of less than 10% in any relevant market.
- Precious Metals Marking Act:
- The Precious Metals Marking Act is a statute relating to the marking of articles containing precious metals.
- Section 11 Order:
- A section 11 order allows the Commissioner to obtain information from persons who have or are likely to have information that is relevant to a matter under inquiry pursuant to section 10 of the Competition Act.
- Textile Labelling Act:
- The Textile Labelling Act is a statute relating to the labelling, sale, importation and advertising of consumer textile articles.
- The Competition Advocate:
- A short commentary, published periodically, that offers the Bureau's views on industries that may benefit from increased competition.
- Written Opinions:
- Written opinions are issued on the applicability of one or more provisions of the Competition Act or regulations to a proposed practice or conduct. They are binding on the Commissioner if all the material facts have been submitted, are accurate, and remain substantially unchanged. The Commissioner has the sole discretion to decline to issue a written opinion.