Competition Bureau Performance Measurement & Statistics Report 2022-2023

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January 6, 2023

For the period ending March 31, 2023

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, 2022 — September 30, 2022) and Term 2 (October 1, 2022 — March 31, 2023). In support of the Bureau’s commitment to enhance its performance measurement framework, the PMSR includes results for the 2022-2023 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 five 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

Highlights for the Term – Term 1

This section highlights the Bureau’s newsworthy and public-facing activities for the term.

Enforcement
(Non-Merger)

Enforcement (Non-Merger)

Enforcement
(Non-Merger)

Mergers

Mergers

Mergers

Enforcement Cases in Key Areas
(Merger and Non-Merger)

Enforcement Cases in Key Areas (Merger and Non-Merger)

Enforcement Cases in Key Areas
(Merger and Non-Merger)

Complaints and Requests
for Information

Complaints and Requests for Information

Complaints and Requests
for Information

Top 5 Complaints
by Business Conduct

Top 5 Complaints by Business Conduct

Top 5 Complaints
by Business Conduct

Outreach

Outreach

Outreach

Advocacy

Advocacy

Advocacy

International Activities

International Activities

International Activities

Enforcement
(Non-Merger)

  • 21 investigations commenced
    • 12 relating to cartels
    • 6 relating to deceptive marketing practices
    • 3 relating to monopolistic practices
  • 22 investigations closed
    • 12 relating to cartels
    • 4 relating to deceptive marketing practices
    • 6 relating to monopolistic practices

Mergers

  • 106 merger reviews commenced
  • 110 merger reviews concluded
  • 99% of non-complex mergers reviewed within the service standard
  • 97% of complex mergers reviewed within the service standard

Enforcement Cases in Key Areas (Merger and Non-Merger)

Enforcement Cases in Key Areas (Merger and Non-Merger)
  Infrastructure cases Digital economy cases Health cases Finance Cases Telecommunications cases
Commenced 30 17 11 9 6
Closed 36 16 13 8 1

Complaints and Requests for Information

  • 3,717 Complaints received
  • 397 Questions received
  • 255 Tips received through the Federal Contracting Fraud Tip Line

Top 5 Complaints by Business Conduct

  1. False or misleading representations
  2. False of misleading representation – electronic message (CASL)
  3. Deceptive telemarketing
  4. Abuse of Dominance
  5. Sale above advertised price

Outreach

  • 439,475 web visits
  • 6.26% Percentage increase in social media followings

Advocacy

  • 16 representations before regulatory bodies
  • 4 advocacy interventions (outside formal interventions, submissions and appearances before regulatory bodies)

International Activities

In September 2022, the Bureau hosted the Competition and Green Growth Summit. Panelists discussed topics such as the role of competition to achieve the government’s greener growth goals and enhance Canada’s global competitiveness, the role of competition enforcement in the transition to a greener economy, and the practical aspects of environmental considerations in competition enforcement.

The Bureau played an active role in the work of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Competition Committee and the Consumer Policy Committee. The Bureau also continued to support and advance the development of the “OECD Gender Inclusive Competition” project.

Highlights for the Term – Term 2

This section highlights the Bureau’s newsworthy and public-facing activities for the term.

Enforcement
(Non-Merger)

Enforcement (Non-Merger)

Enforcement
(Non-Merger)

Mergers

Mergers

Mergers

Enforcement Cases in Key Areas
(Merger and Non-Merger)

Enforcement Cases in Key Areas (Merger and Non-Merger)

Enforcement Cases in Key Areas
(Merger and Non-Merger)

Complaints and Requests
for Information

Complaints and Requests for Information

Complaints and Requests
for Information

Top 5 Complaints
by Business Conduct

Top 5 Complaints by Business Conduct

Top 5 Complaints
by Business Conduct

Outreach

Outreach

Outreach

Advocacy

Advocacy

Advocacy

International Activities

International Activities

International Activities

Enforcement
(Non-Merger)

  • 34 investigations commenced
    • 16 relating to cartels
    • 7 relating to deceptive marketing practices
    • 11 relating to monopolistic practices
  • 25 investigations closed
    • 9 relating to cartels
    • 8 relating to deceptive marketing practices
    • 8 relating to monopolistic practices

Mergers

  • 96 merger reviews commenced
  • 98 merger reviews concluded
  • 98% of non-complex mergers reviewed within the service standard
  • 87% of complex mergers reviewed within the service standard

Enforcement Cases in Key Areas (Merger and Non-Merger)

Enforcement Cases in Key Areas (Merger and Non-Merger)
  Infrastructure cases Digital economy cases Health cases Finance Cases Telecommunications cases
Commenced 28 11 8 14 3
Closed 25 12 9 14 5

Complaints and Requests for Information

  • 2,835 Complaints received
  • 1,766 Questions received
  • 1,020 Tips received through the Federal Contracting Fraud Tip Line

Top 5 Complaints by Business Conduct

  1. False or misleading representations
  2. False of misleading representation – electronic message (CASL)
  3. Abuse of Dominance
  4. Sale above advertised price
  5. Deceptive telemarketing

Outreach

  • 458,997 web visits
  • 43 publications
  • 9 compliance and awareness outreach

Advocacy

  • 1 market study completed
  • 3 representations before regulatory bodies
  • 7 advocacy interventions (outside formal interventions, submissions and appearances before regulatory bodies)

International Activities

The Bureau continues to play leadership roles in the International Competition Network (ICN). Our work with the ICN is greatly beneficial, as it informs and advances competition law enforcement and advocacy in Canada. This term, the Bureau continued to co-lead the ICN’s project on competition law enforcement, which is at the intersection of competition, consumer protection, and privacy.

The Bureau continues to have an active role in the work of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Competition Committee and the Consumer Policy Committee. This included preparing a written submission for the OECD Competition Policy Roundtable on director disqualification and bidder exclusion in competition enforcement. The Bureau also presented our initiative on communicating in plain language - an effort to ensure information about competition is accessible and easy to understand for all.

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).

Table 1.0.1. — Top 5 — Complaints by business conduct (Sections of the Competition Act)
2022-23 2021-22 2020-2021 2019-20 2018-19
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		End of Year Result
  1. False or misleading representations
  2. False or misleading representation — electronic message (CASL)
  3. Abuse of dominance
  4. Sale above advertised price
  5. Deceptive Telemarketing
  1. False or misleading representations
  2. False or misleading representation — electronic message (CASL)
  3. Abuse of dominance
  4. Sale above advertised price
  5. Deceptive Telemarketing
  1. False or misleading representations
  2. False or misleading representation — electronic message (CASL)
  3. Deceptive Telemarketing
  4. Abuse of dominance
  5. Sale above advertised price
  1. False or misleading representations
  2. Deceptive telemarketing
  3. Abuse of dominance
  4. False or misleading representation — electronic message (CASL)
  5. Sale above advertised price
  1. False or misleading representations
  2. Deceptive telemarketing
  3. Abuse of dominance
  4. False or misleading representation — electronic message (CASL)
  5. Sale above advertised price
  1. False or misleading representations
  2. Deceptive telemarketing
  3. Abuse of dominance
  4. Sale above advertised price
  5. Collusion
  1. False or misleading representations
  2. Abuse of dominance
  3. Sale above advertised price
  4. Price fixing
  5. Bait and switch
Table 1.0.2. — Complaints
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 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Directorate 51 72 123 74 113 138 80 85
Deceptive Marketing Practices Directorate 3,435 2,495 5,930 4,933 4,734 3,226 2,262 2,036
Monopolistic Practices Directorate 157 192 349 251 341 414 364 342
Mergers Directorate 13 17 30 14 19 4 5 37
Competition Promotion Branch 37 17 54 1 1 1 2 8
Information Centre 24 42 66 1,419 1,100 1,089 800 1,227
Total Complaints 3,717 2,835 6,552 6,692 6,308 4,873 3,513 3,735
Table 1.0.3. — Questions
The number of questions 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). Does not include written opinions.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Directorate 6 49 55 19 20 31 33 46
Deceptive Marketing Practices Directorate 325 1,370 1,695 138 233 122 111 174
Monopolistic Practices Directorate 12 133 145 19 34 46 27 23
Mergers Directorate 10 54 64 25 36 18 15 39
Competition Promotion Branch 13 26 39 5 8 5 8 10
Information Centre 31 134 165 817 1,097 5,414 5,781 6,312
Total Questions 397 1,766 2,163 1,027 1,428 5,636 5,975 6,604
Table 1.0.4. — Comments
The number of comments submitted to the Bureau, such as merger feedback forms and advocacy suggestion forms.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
24 96 120 30 48 86 146 Data not collected.
Table 1.0.5. — No Issues
The number of complaints or questions (or comments) submitted to the Bureau that do not relate to the Bureau's four statutes (Competition Act, Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, Textile Labelling Act and the Precious Metals Marking Act).
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
53 51 104 107 115 457 473 488
Table 1.0.6. — Textile Labelling CA Identification Number applications
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 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Voluntary refund / cancelled 10 3 13 33 44 51 70 70
Pending 1 1 2 8 31 14 20 Data not collected.
Completed 322 306 628 906 1,399 794 884 1,021
Total Applications 333 310 643 947 1,474 859 974 1,125
Table 1.0.7. — Textile Labelling CA Identification Number service standard met (%)
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%.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
99.1% 99.1% 99.1% 99.1% 92.5% 99.4% 99.5% 97%
Table 1.0.8. — Tips received through the Federal Contracting Tip Line
The number of Tips received through the Federal Contracting Tip Line.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
255 1,020 1,275 386 342 71 91 136

1.1 — Other requests

The Bureau receives media requests via the Media Relations Team.

Table 1.1.1. — Media requests
Number of media requests received by the Bureau.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
155 279 434 181 213 286 327 458
Table 1.1.2. — Written Opinions requested Footnote 1
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 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Non-Complex 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Complex 6 6 12 10 15 7 14 15
Table 1.1.3. — Written Opinions completed
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 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Non-Complex 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Complex 7 5 12 11 11 13 10 10
Table 1.1.4. — Written Opinion service standard met (%)
Service standards range from two weeks to ten weeks, depending on the section of the Act and level of complexity.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Non-Complex No applications received. No applications received. No applications received. No applications received. No applications received. No applications received. No applications received. No applications received.
Complex 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 59.5% 61.5% 54.3%

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

Table 2.0.1. — Investigations commenced
Number of investigations and compliance assessments that were commenced. Not all complaints and information requests will become investigations.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 14 16 30 14 14 21 13 15
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 6 7 13 30 67 55 35 38
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement 3 11 14 17 19 11 9 5
Total 23 34 57 60 100 87 57 58
Table 2.0.2. — Investigations closed
Number of investigations and compliance assessments that were closed.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 12 9 21 19 15 26 12 18
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 4 8 12 57 65 37 24 60
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement 6 8 14 11 14 9 5 7
Total 22 25 47 87 94 72 41 83
Table 2.0.3. — Total ongoing
Number of investigations and compliance assessments ongoing at the end of the previous term.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Year to DateFootnote 2
Cartels Enforcement 38 40 47 39 36 35 40 42
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 35 36 35 36 68 65 47 54
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement 27 26 29 30 26 14 12 15
Total 100 102 111 105 130 114 99 111
Table 2.0.4. — Investigations concluded — Monitoring
Number of concluded investigations in the monitoring phase.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Data not collected.
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 1 0 1 1 3 1 3 Data not collected.
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement 8 8 16 12 7 8 7 Data not collected.
Total 9 8 17 13 10 9 10 Data not collected.

Inquiries

Table 2.0.5. — Inquiries commenced
Number of investigations for which an inquiry was commenced pursuant to section 10 of the Competition Act.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 0 0 0 2 2 2 0 5
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 2 5 7 6 5 25 6 7
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement 1 3 4 7 3 3 1 4
Total 3 8 11 15 10 30 7 16
Table 2.0.6. — Inquiries discontinued
Number of inquiries discontinued pursuant to section 22 of the Competition Act.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 0
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 1 1 2 19 6 3 2 5
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement 2 2 4 5 3 2 4 3
Total 3 3 6 24 11 8 6 8
Table 2.0.7. — Search warrants
Number of search warrants issued, including multiple warrants for a single investigation.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 0 0 0 1 0 3 12 40
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 1 0 1 11 2
Total 0 0 0 2 0 4 23 42
Table 2.0.8. — Section 11 orders
Number of section 11 orders issued, including multiple orders for a single investigation.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 0 1 1 0 1 0 2 0
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 0 1 1 2 1 2 0 0
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement 0 1 1 1 1 7 3 7
Total 0 3 3 3 3 9 5 7
Table 2.0.9. — Production orders
Number of production orders issued under the Criminal Code of Canada including multiple orders for a single investigation.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 4
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 1 0 4 8 8
Total 1 0 1 2 0 4 8 12
Table 2.0.10. — Immunity markers granted to applicants
Number of immunity markers granted by the Cartels and Deceptive Marketing Practices Branch.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 0 1 1 2 4 4 3 7
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 1 1 2 4 4 3 7
Table 2.0.11. — Leniency markers granted to applicants
Number of leniency markers granted by the Cartels Directorate.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6

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. At that point, resolution is contingent on the Public Prosecution Service of Canada's decision (e.g., to initiate a prosecution; or concur with a leniency recommendation, which can lead to a plea agreement and a guilty plea).

Table 2.1.1. — Recommendations for immunity made
Number of immunity recommendations made to the Public Prosecution Service of Canada.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 0 0 0 3 2 2 4 2
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 3 2 2 4 2
Table 2.1.2. — Recommendations for leniency made
Number of leniency recommendations made to the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC).
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Table 2.1.3. — Investigations referred to the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC)
Number of investigations referred to the Public Prosecution Service of Canada for consideration and action.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 0 0 0 2 0 4 1 0
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
Total 0 0 0 2 0 5 2 1
Table 2.1.4. — Investigations where charges were not laid
Number of investigations where charges were not laid by the Bureau following considerations by the Public Prosecution Service of Canada.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 1
Total 0 0 0 2 1 2 3 1

2.2 — Contested investigation — Before the Courts or Competition Tribunal

Table 2.2.1. — Civil applications filed with the 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 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
Table 2.2.2. — Ongoing civil applications before the Competition Tribunal
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 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2
Total 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 3
Table 2.2.3. — Civil applications filed before the Courts
Number of ongoing civil applications filed before the Courts other than the Competition Tribunal at the end of the previous term. 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 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table 2.2.4. — Ongoing civil applications before the Courts
Number of ongoing civil applications related to substantive investigations filed before the Courts other than the Competition Tribunal at the end of the previous term. 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 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1
Total 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1
Table 2.2.5. — Individuals charged
Number of individuals criminally charged following a Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) decision.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 0 5 5 1 3 0 4 0
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Total 0 5 5 2 3 0 4 0
Table 2.2.6. — Companies charged
Number of companies criminally charged following a Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) decision.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0
Table 2.2.7. — Investigations where charges were laid
Number of investigations where criminal charges were laid following a Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) decision.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Total 0 1 1 2 0 0 1 0
Table 2.2.8. — Appeals filed
Number of appeals filed with a Provincial or Territorial Court of Appeal, the Federal Court of Appeal or the Supreme Court of Canada. 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 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Total 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2
Table 2.2.9. — Appeals ongoing
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 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1

2.3 — Resolutions & outcomes

Table 2.3.1. — Alternative Case Resolutions
Number of Alternative Case Resolutions (ACRs) reached.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 4 5 9 10 16 14 6 5
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 2 2 4 27 48 15 27 30
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 0 2 1 6 1
Total 6 7 13 37 66 30 39 36
Table 2.3.2. — Registered Consent Agreements (non-merger)
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 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 1 0 1 1 3 3 1 4
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Total 1 0 1 1 3 3 1 6
Table 2.3.3. — Guilty pleas by companies (non-contested proceedings)
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 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2
Table 2.3.4. — Guilty pleas by individuals (non-contested proceedings)
Number of guilty pleas without 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 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 1
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 1 1 0 0 3 2 1
Table 2.3.5. — Convictions — Companies (contested proceedings)
Number of convictions (companies) resulting from contested proceedings (includes sections 65 and 66) under the Competition Act.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
Table 2.3.6. — Convictions — Individuals (contested proceedings)
Number of convictions (individuals) resulting from contested proceedings (includes sections 65 and 66) under the Competition Act.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
Table 2.3.7. — Stay of proceedings
Number of prosecutions in which the Public Prosecution Service of Canada entered a stay of proceedings.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10
Table 2.3.8. — Prohibition orders with conviction
All prohibition orders with conviction (subsection 34(1)) under the Competition Act.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3
Total 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3
Table 2.3.9. — Prohibition orders without conviction
All prohibition orders without conviction (subsection 34(2)) under the Competition Act.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Total 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 2
Table 2.3.10. — Interim orders and injunctions
All interim injunctions (section 33) and Interim Orders (s. 74.111, s. 103.3 and s. 104) under the Competition Act.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Table 2.3.11. — Total fines imposed
Dollar value of fines imposed upon companies and individuals by the Courts.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement $0 $25,000 $25,000 $761,967 $0 $0 $1,300,000 $14,830,000
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement $0 0 0 $0 $15,000,000 $0 $0 $180,000
Total $0 $25,000 $25,000 $761,967 $15,000,000 $0 $1,300,000 $15,010,000
Table 2.3.12. — Total Settlements pursuant to section 34.(2) and 34 (2.1)
Dollar value of settlements pursuant to section 34.(2) and 34 (2.1)
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement $0 $485,000 $485,000 $0 $5,400,000 $750,000 $5,900,000 Data not collected.
Total $0 $485,000 $485,000 $0 $5,400,000 $750,000 $5,900,000 Data not collected.
Table 2.3.13. — Imprisonment time imposed (months)
Imprisonment time imposed.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 59 0 0
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 66
Total 0 $100,000 $100,000 0 0 59 0 66
Table 2.3.14. — Community service imposed (hours)
Community service hours imposed.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 Data not collected. Data not collected. Data not collected.
Total 0 0 0 0 0 Data not collected. Data not collected. Data not collected.
Table 2.3.15. — Total administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) (non-merger)
Dollar value of AMPs imposed by the Competition Tribunal, the Courts or under a consent agreement.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement $100,000 0 $100,000 $3,000,000 $14,800,000 $9,300,000 $700,000 $5,100,000
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $100,000 $0 $100,000 $3,000,000 $14,800,000 $9,300,000 $700,000 $5,100,000
Table 2.3.16. — Total restitution
Dollar value of restitution imposed by the Competition Tribunal or the Courts.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Table 2.3.17. — Orders issued by the Competition Tribunal (non-merger)
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 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Total 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
Table 2.3.18. — Total investigative costs recovered
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 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Cartels Enforcement $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Deceptive Marketing Practices Enforcement $0 $0 $0 $85,000 $522,500 $1,000,000 $0 $80,000
Monopolistic Practices Enforcement $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $0 $0 $0 $85,000 $522,500 $1,000,000 $0 $80,000

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

Table 3.0.1. — Merger reviews commenced
Number of merger reviews that were opened during the period.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
106 96 202 256 193 243 217 247
Table 3.0.2. — Pre-Merger Notification filings & Advance Ruling Certificate requests
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.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
100 94 194 246 179 230 197 229
Table 3.0.3. — Other examinations
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.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
6 2 8 10 14 13 20 18
Table 3.0.4. — Merger reviews concluded
Number of merger reviews that were completed during the period.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
110 98 208 252 192 234 230 253
Table 3.0.5. — No enforcement action
Number of merger reviews that were completed with no enforcement action taken under the Competition Act.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
105 93 198 246 187 230 225 246
Table 3.0.6. — With issues under the Act
Number of merger reviews that were completed with issues under the Competition Act. Does not include ongoing proceedings before the Competition Tribunal.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
5 9 14 7 5 5 5 7
Table 3.0.7. — Total ongoing merger reviews
Number of merger reviews ongoing at the end of the previous term.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Year to DateFootnote 3
24 20 18 28 28 31 22 32

Inquiries

Table 3.0.8. — Inquiries Commenced
Number of inquiries commenced pursuant to section 10 of the Competition Act.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
1 0 1 4 1 6 1 2
Table 3.0.9. — Inquiries Discontinued
Number of inquiries discontinued pursuant to section 22 of the Competition Act.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
0 1 1 0 3 1 0 0

3.1 — Merger related — Concluded reviews no enforcement action

Table 3.1.1. — Advanced Ruling Certificates issued
Number of examinations concluded with the issuance of an Advance Ruling Certificate (ARC) pursuant to section 102 of the Competition Act.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
51 40 91 142 89 103 92 91
Table 3.1.2. — No Action Letters issued
Number of examinations concluded with the issuance of a No Action Letter (NAL) pursuant to the Competition Act.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
46 46 92 77 78 116 108 132
Table 3.1.3. — Other examinations
Number of examinations concluded without enforcement action and without issuance of an ARC or NAL.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
8 7 15 22 20 12 24 23
Table 3.1.4. — Total concluded reviews no enforcement
Number of merger reviews that were concluded with no enforcement action under the Competition Act.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
105 93 198 246 187 230 224 246

3.2 — Merger related — Concluded reviews with issues

Table 3.2.1. — Consent AgreementsFootnote 4
Number of Consent Agreements registered with the Competition Tribunal pursuant to section 105 of the Competition Act related to mergers.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
5 2 7 4 2 2 5 6
Table 3.2.2. — Transactions abandoned due to competition concerns
Number of proposed mergers abandoned by merging parties after being informed that the transaction raises issues under the Competition Act.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
0 2 2 3 3 0 1 0
Table 3.2.3. — Alternative Case Resolutions
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).
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Table 3.2.4. — Section 92 reviewsFootnote 5
Number of section 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.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
0 3 3 0 0 1 0 0
Table 3.2.5. — Section 11 orders
Number of section 11 orders issued including multiple orders for a single investigation.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
0 0 0 13 0 Data not collected. Data not collected. Data not collected.
Table 3.2.6. — Total concluded reviews (with issues)
Number of merger reviews that were completed with issues under the Competition Act. Does not include ongoing proceedings before the Competition Tribunal.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
5 9 14 7 5 5 5 7

3.3 — Merger related — Other

Table 3.3.1. — Proceedings before the Competition Tribunal or the Courts
Number of proceedings before the Competition Tribunal or the Courts. Includes ongoing section 92 matters and other matters before the Competition Tribunal (such as sections 100 and 106 matters) or the courts.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
3 3 6 5 2 2 0 0
Table 3.3.2. — Total Merger related administrative monetary penalties (AMPs)
Dollar value of AMPs ordered by the Competition Tribunal or the Courts.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Table 3.3.3. — Supplementary Information Requests issued for concluded matters
Number of concluded reviews that had requests made pursuant to section 114(2) of the Competition Act.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
6 7 13 9 11 9 13 13
Table 3.3.4. — Number of remissions issued
Number of fee remissions issued in respect of merger filings.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
1 0 1 2 Data not collected. Data not collected. Data not collected. Data not collected.
Table 3.3.5. — Total dollar value of remissions issued
Dollar value of all fee remissions issued in respect of merger filings.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
$19,363.09 $0 $19,363.09 $0 Data not collected. Data not collected. Data not collected. Data not collected.

3.4 — Merger review performance indicators

Please visit the Competition Bureau Fees and Service Standards Handbook for Mergers and Merger-Related Matters.

Table 3.4.1. — Merger reviews concluded (#)
 Total number of concluded reviews with service standards. Includes only matters with a PMN filing or an ARC request, or both.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Non-Complex 71 57 128 180 125 168 142 161
Complex 34 38 72 57 50 57 67 70
Total 105 95 200 237 175 225 209 231
Table 3.4.2. — Merger reviews concluded (%)
Non-Complex — Percentage of non-complex mergers reviews concluded.
Complex — Percentage of complex merger reviews concluded.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Non-Complex 68% 60% 64% 76% 71.5% 74.5% 68% 69.75%
Complex 32% 40% 36% 24% 28.5% 25.5% 32% 30.25%
Table 3.4.3. — Service standard met (#)
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 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Non-Complex 70 56 126 180 122 165 142 155
Complex 33 33 66 54 42 53 61 60
Total 103 89 192 234 164 218 203 215
Table 3.4.4. — Service standard met (%)
Non-Complex — The performance target for Non-Complex cases is 90%.
Complex — The performance target for Complex cases is 85%.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Non-Complex 99% 98% 98.5% 100% 97.5% 98.5% 100% 96.25%
Complex 97% 87% 92% 94.5% 84% 93% 91% 85.75%
Table 3.4.5. — Average merger review time (days)
Non-Complex — Average non-complex merger review time in days.
Complex — Average complex merger review time in days.
Measure 2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
Non-Complex 10.03 10.09 10.06 9.12 10.21 10.97 10.4 10.59
Complex 30.76 46.74 38.75 38.39 46.06 36.09 41.6 52.75

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.

Table 4.0.1. — Representations before regulatory bodies
Number of interventions, submissions and appearances before regulatory bodies pursuant to our advocacy function under sections 125 and 126 of the Competition Act.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
16 3 19 5 12 7 8 3
Table 4.0.2. — Other advocacy interventions
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.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
4 7 11 20 17 18 10 20
Table 4.0.3. — Market studies
Number of market studies completed.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
0.33 (1 of 3 reports) 0.67 (2 of 3 reports) 1 0 0 1 0 1

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.

Table 5.0.1. — Presentations and Speeches
Number of speeches 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.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
42 62 104 82 101 111 159 139
Table 5.0.2. — Bid-Rigging presentations
Number of bid-rigging presentations to external stakeholders.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
8 15 23 29 18 19 14 22
Table 5.0.3. — Bid-Rigging presentations attendees
Number of attendees at bid-rigging presentations delivered by Bureau officials.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
244 404 648 1,411 1,971 893 895 1,060
Table 5.0.4. — Publications
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.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
30 43 73 58 73 88 112 40
Table 5.0.5. — Web visits
The number of times any of the Bureau's website pages were accessed via an external computer or other device.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
439,475 458,997 898,472 827,442 796,356 659,971 740,880 682,101
Table 5.0.6. — Video views
Number of video views on YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
32,616 21,554 54,170 62,195 51,072 48,388 34,023 29,864
Table 5.0.7. — Media hits
The number of articles and broadcasts that mention the Bureau.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
4,724 7,701 12,425 4,834 6,487 9,901 7,098 12,017
Table 5.0.8. — Social media engagement
Number of reactions, comments, shares and retweets, Twitter follows and clicks.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
14,508 21,364 35,872 36,555 103,281 40,615 20,411 27,630
Table 5.0.9. — Social media followings
Number of Facebook fans, Twitter and LinkedIn followers, and YouTube subscribers.  
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
24,417 26,639 26,639 23,092 21,164 16,364 13,233 11,119

6.0 — Promotion of corporate compliance programs

Table 6.0.1. — Compliance and awareness — Outreach events
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 Compliance Hub. Such presentations include, but are not limited to, speaking engagements, information sessions, panel participation, workshops and outreach activities.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
4 9 13 19 21 65 26 38
Table 6.0.2. — Compliance and awareness — Outreach events attendees
Number of attendees at compliance presentations delivered by Bureau officials.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
253 291 544 333 784 2,735 1,231 2,086
Table 6.0.3. — Compliance promotion — Resources
Number of new and revised resources developed primarily by the Compliance Unit including information bulletins, videos, infographics, blogs, pamphlets and other similar material.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
1 3 4 1 2 3 2 7
Table 6.0.4. — Corporate Compliance Program Assessments
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 Compliance Hub, as well as the review of programs in the context of remedies negotiated or obtained by the Bureau in the course of a resolution.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
0 2 2 0 0 1 11 2

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

Table 7.0.1. — Formal international partnerships signed
Number of international partnerships in which the Bureau participates where Memorandums of Understanding or other agreements have been put in place.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
0 0 0 1 2 0 2 1
Table 7.0.2. — Formal meetings
Number of formal meetings between senior Bureau officials (EX level) and foreign law enforcement agencies/competition authorities pursuant to obligations under cooperation instruments.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
21 10 31 16 4 17 19 31
Table 7.0.3. — International notifications
Number of international notifications communicated pursuant to cooperation instruments or Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development recommendation on International Cooperation.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
63 49 112 91 104 146 105 139
Table 7.0.4. — International Fora meetings and workshops
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).
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
20 7 27 15 18 19 27 23
Table 7.0.5. — Capacity building with international partners
Number of technical assistance projects, study tours, interchanges and training sessions with foreign law enforcement agencies, competition authorities and multilateral organizations.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
40 33 73 32 19 10 8 8
Table 7.0.6. — Requests for contacts
Number of inbound and outbound information requests for contacts involving other agencies [e.g., Brazilian Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE), United Kingdom Competition and Markets Authority (UK CMA), Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)].
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
35 47 82 115 167 142 52 106

Domestic

Table 7.0.7. — Formal domestic partnerships signed
Number of domestic partnerships in which the Bureau participates where Memorandums of Understanding or other agreements have been put in place.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
0 0 0 1 2 2 7 1
Table 7.0.8. — Domestic meetings
Number of domestic meetings, including  with domestic agencies or regulators, think-tanks and academics.
2022-23 2021-22 Total 2020-21 Total 2019-20 Total 2018-19 Total 2017-18 Total
T1
April 1 — September 30 		T2
October 1 — March 31 		Total
169 253 422 239 206 190 127 Data not collected.

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.
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.
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