In 1986, when the investigative authority was removed from the Competition Bureau, we realized that it could not launch an inquiry until a denunciation had been made. I am not the only one saying this. The former commissioner of the Competition Bureau told us, during a committee meeting, told us that he could not do his job properly because he did not have any investigative powers. In order for the Competition Bureau to fulfil the mandate given to it by the government, it needs investigative powers. Otherwise, what can it do? Does it have to wait for people to denounce situations based on flagrant evidence?
Finally, we want to protect citizens.