We believe that as an independent body that has the power to oversee the state of competition, the Competition Bureau must have a comprehensive view and should be able to initiate an inquiry or market study autonomously, if it believes there is a competition problem in a sector.
I would reiterate that there are independent bodies on the international scene such as the European Commission, or the Federal Trade Commission in the United States, that have the power to undertake inquiries themselves. Incorporating that power into the act would allow for greater predictability and clarity. It would also enable the Bureau to obtain information.