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Regulations and Standards — Competition Bureau

Where can I find information on gasoline prices in Canada?

Information on gas prices can be found on the Competition Bureau's website.

How can I obtain a CA number for a fashion/clothing label?

Users may search for CA numbers or register for a CA number online on the Competition Bureau's website.

Where can I find information on complaints about a certain company, misleading advertising/deceptive marketing practices, and language labelling requirements?

The Competition Bureau's frequently asked questions page addresses these concerns.

The Competition Bureau takes complaints for anything that falls under the scope of the Competition Act, the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, the Textile Labelling Act, and the Precious Metals Marking Act. A complaint against a company can be filed through the Competition Bureau's Enquiry/Complaint Form.

Where do I find out about product labels and Industry Canada code stickers?

The Labelling Assessment Tools of the Competition Bureau can help you meet the mandatory labelling requirements and voluntary guidelines for the marketing of consumer articles such as pre-packaged consumer goods (except food products), clothing and other consumer textile articles, and gold, silver and platinum jewellery or other items made of precious metals.

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Corporations Canada

Where can I get copies of blank forms (e.g. Articles of Incorporation, Articles of dissolution)?

Many administrative forms related to the Canada Business Corporations Act are available on the Internet in PDF (Portable Document Format) format. Simply print, fill out and return.

Where can I find information about incorporation?

Incorporation kits are available on the Corporations Canada website under Online Filing. You may also want to check their Frequently Asked Questions questions page or their Frequently Asked Questions page under Guide to Federal Incorporation.

Where can I find information about incorporating a Not-for-Profit Organization?

For instructions on incorporating a not-for-profit organization, please visit the Not-for-Profit Organizations (Canada Corporations Act, Part II) section on the Corporations Canada website where you will find online forms, information kits, fees, legislation and other related documents.

If you have specific questions on incorporating as a non-profit organization, please contact Corporations Canada directly.

I would like to dissolve my company. Where can I find the information required?

If you plan on dissolving a company, you will find the necessary information in the Dissolution Kit located on the Corporations Canada website. The form(s) are also available online for downloading. Or, if you prefer to file online, please go to the Corporations Canada Electronic Filing Centre.

If you have specific questions on dissolving a company, please contact Corporations Canada.

I would like to know if a certain company is active, inactive, dissolved, discontinued, bankrupt, etc.?

You can search the status of a company on the Federal Corporations Data Online website.

Where can I find out if a certain organization is registered and/or incorporated?

Companies in Canada can be incorporated at either the federal or provincial level.

You can search for federally incorporated companies on the Corporations Canada online database for federally incorporated companies.

For provincially or territory registered or incorporated companies, please contact one of the Provincial Registrars.

How I can get a copy of the Industry Canada Certificate of Compliance?

A Certificate of compliance can be ordered online through the Corporations Canada Electronic Filing Centre.

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Measurement Canada

How can Measurement Canada help consumers and what services does it provide?

Check Measurement Canada's Frequently Asked Questions page for answers to questions such as, "What can I do if I suspect that my electricity or gas meter is inaccurate?", "What should I know about buying propane for my barbecue?", and "What can I do if I have received less firewood than I paid for?".

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Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB)

Where can I find information on the procedures and implications of declaring bankruptcy?

Check the Frequently Asked Questions page on the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB) website for the most commonly asked questions on declaring bankruptcy. For additional information, please contact the OSB.

Can trustees and proposal administrators file online?

Yes. Please check the Trustee Information and Services - Frequently Asked Questions for information on the procedures for filing online with the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy.