What enforcement powers does the Competition Bureau generally have?
The Competition Bureau has broad powers of investigation under the Competition Act. These include the power to obtain search warrants (including for computer searches), obtain court orders to compel document production and oral testimony under oath, as well as the ability to obtain wiretaps in some cases. In some cases the Competition Bureau may rely on voluntary information requests, while in others it may resort to compulsory document or information requests (e.g., using its powers under sections 11 or 15 of the Act).
