Competition Bureau commissioner says such investigations are complicated and take time
“I understand that people think it should go faster, but these investigations are often complicated and require a fair bit of work,” bureau commissioner Matthew Boswell said. “What I can tell you is our investigation in that matter is proceeding.”
“It looks like Canada has dropped the ball,” said Ambarish Chandra, a professor at the University of Toronto who focuses on competition and public policy. “No one’s paid a fine. No one’s gone to jail. It’s crazy.”One of the main ways that investigators learn about cartels is through so-called immunity and leniency programs, where one of the conspirators comes forward to confess.
Laskey said it’s normal for these types of investigations to move slowly, because the prospect of laying criminal charges means the bureau has to be “quite careful” about its approach and in gathering evidence.Article content Both Metro and Giant Tiger also said in statements to the Financial Post that they do not believe they broke the law. Walmart and Canada Bread declined to comment. Loblaw also did not respond to a request for comment.
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