Competition Bureau
ToolsRelated topicsResourcesCompetition Bureau investigation leads to conspiracy and bid-rigging charges against Toronto chlorine suppliersOTTAWA, June 20, 2002 – Three Toronto-area chemical suppliers have been charged with bid-rigging and conspiracy following an investigation by the Competition Bureau into the sale and supply of liquid chlorine used by the City of Toronto for water treatment. The Bureau believes that as a result of the alleged bid-rigging, Toronto taxpayers paid more for their water treatment between 1992 and 1998. Bid-rigging charges were laid at the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto against Welland Chemicals Ltd.;William Rowe, former vice-president of marketing for Welland; the former Stanchem Inc. (now Brenntag Canada Inc.); the former Van Water and Rogers Ltd. (now Vopak Canada Ltd.); and Terry Neal, a manager at Vopak. Conspiracy charges were also laid against Brenntag Canada Inc., Welland Chemicals Ltd. and William Rowe. Bid-rigging and conspiracy are criminal offences under the Competition Act, with substantial penalties in the event of conviction. The Competition Bureau is an independent law enforcement agency that ensures all Canadians enjoy the benefits of a competitive economy. The Bureau oversees the application of the Competition Act, the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, the Textile Labelling Act and the Precious Metals Marking Act. For general enquiries, please contact: For media enquiries, please contact: 
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