Competition Bureau
ToolsRelated topicsResourcesConsultations on the Information Bulletin on the Regulated Conduct DefenceOTTAWA, October 29, 2004 - The Competition Bureau is consulting on the role of the regulated conduct defence ("RCD") in the application of competition law. The RCD raises a number of questions about how sector-specific regulations and competition law intersect. In December 2002, the Bureau published the Information Bulletin on the Regulated Conduct Defence (the "Bulletin") to provide some guidance to the public on the Bureau's approach to this issue. The Bureau recognizes that a review of the Bulletin may help to improve and clarify it. Also, the decision of the Supreme Court of Canada earlier this year in Garland v. Consumer's Gas may affect the application of the RCD. Because of these recent developments, the Bureau has decided to consult on this issue. The Bureau invites interested parties to provide comments and suggestions by January 3, 2005. They can be submitted by e-mail, fax, or regular mail. All submissions will be made available to the public and will be posted on the Bureau's Web site, except where confidentiality is specifically requested. The Bureau will review all submissions and, if required, clarify its approach on the RCD in the spring. Please send comments to: The Competition Bureau is an independent law enforcement agency that promotes and maintains fair competition so that all Canadians can benefit from competitive prices, product choice and quality service. It oversees the application of the Competition Act, the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, the Textile Labelling Act and the Precious Metals Marking Act. For media enquiries, please contact: For general enquiries, please contact: 
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