Q1: Please indicate your gender?
1 = Male gender
2 = Female gender
3 = Gender diverse
99 = Prefer not to answer

Q2: Please indicate your age in years.
0 = Under 18
1 = 18-24 years
2 = 25-34 years
3 = 35-44 years
4 = 45-54 years
5 = 55-64 years
6 = 65-74 years
7 = 75 years or older
99 = Prefer not to answer

Q3: Which of the following provinces or territories do you live in?
1 = British Columbia
2 = Alberta
3 = Saskatchewan
4 = Manitoba
5 = Ontario
6 = Quebec
7 = New Brunswick
8 = Nova Scotia
9 = Prince Edward Island
10 = Newfoundland and Labrador
11 = Northwest Territories
12 = Yukon
13 = Nunavut
99 = Prefer not to say

Which of the following provinces or territories do you live in? (required)
1 = Atlantic
2 = Quebec
3 = Ontario
4 = Manitoba/Saskatchewan
5 = Alberta
6 = British Columbia
99 = Prefer not to say

Q4: Can you name the organization responsible for enforcing federal competition laws and labelling laws (except as it relates to food products)?
1 = Competition Bureau
2 = Competition Bureau of Canada
3 = Canadian Food Inspection Agency / CFIA
4 = Consumer Affairs / Consumer Protection
5 = FDA
6 = Health Canada
7 = Federal government / Government
8 = Police / RCMP
96 = Other
97 = None / Nothing
98 = Don't know / Refused

Q5: Please indicate how aware you are of these activities. Price-fixing, bid-rigging, collusion
1 = 1 - Not at all aware
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5 - Very aware
8 = Don’t know
9 = Prefer not to answer

Q12: Below is a list of Canadian laws. Please indicate how familiar you are with each of them. A federal law called the Competition Act that governs most business conduct in Canada, with the purpose of maintaining and encouraging competition in the Canadi
1 = 1 - Not at all familiar
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5 - Very familiar
6 = Don’t know
7 = Prefer not to answer

Q16: How familiar are you with the Competition Bureau?
1 = 1 - Not at all familiar
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5 - Very familiar
8 = Don’t know
9 = Prefer not to answer

Q17: Which statement best reflects your knowledge of the Competition Bureau before completing this survey?
1 = This was already my understanding of the Competition Bureau.
2 = This adds to what I already knew of the Competition Bureau.
3 = I did not know about the Competition Bureau before doing this survey.
8 = Don’t know
9 = Prefer not to answer

Q18: Over the past year, how clearly do you recall seeing or hearing anything about the Competition Bureau?
1 = Clearly recall seeing or hearing something
2 = Vaguely recall seeing or hearing something
3 = Do not recall seeing or hearing anything
8 = Don’t know
9 = Prefer not to answer

Q19: Below is a list of cases pursued by the Competition Bureau. For each of the following, please indicate if you recall hearing about it.
0 = None of them
1 = The bread price-fixing investigation, where there is an ongoing investigation into alleged price-fixing between producer
2 = The Competition Bureau’s attempt to seek a full-block of Rogers’ proposed acquisition of Shaw
3 = The Dufresne Group Inc. (TDG) and its affiliates agreed to pay $3.25M to settle the Competition Bureau’s concerns over
4 = The Competition Bureau investigation that led to multiple criminal charges against Mr. Terry Croteau of Ontario alleging
5 = The Competition Bureau’s Gatineau bid-rigging case, where an engineering executive was accused in a bid-rigging scheme
6 = The Competition Bureau’s actions to stop unsubstantiated weight loss claims
7 = The Competition Bureau’s challenge of Secure Energy Services’ acquisition of Tervita Corporation
8 = The Competition Bureau’s review of the merger between admixture system firms Sika AG and MBCC Group
97 = All of them
98 = Don’t know
99 = Prefer not to answer

Q20: Below is a list of activities and publications by the Competition Bureau. For each of the following, please indicate if you recall hearing about it.
0 = None of them
1 = The annual Fraud Prevention Month campaign
2 = The Competition Bureau’s publication to help Canadians identify and protect themselves against scams called the Little
3 = The Competition Bureau’s Consumer alerts, such as alerts warning about “greenwashing” and cryptocurrency investmen
4 = The Competition Bureau’s submissions to the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) on mobi
5 = The Competition Bureau’s market studies, such as the retail grocery market study.
6 = The Competition Bureau’s report on competitive intensity in Canada from 2000-2020.
7 = The dedicated telephone tip line and online form to accept anonymous tips from Canadians who suspect fraud, collusion or
8 = The Competition Bureau’s efforts to communicate in plain language
9 = The Competition Bureau’s online complaint form where you can notify the Competition Bureau if you believe that a compa
97 = All of them
98 = Don’t know
99 = Prefer not to answer

Q21: Below is a list of Competition Bureau activities and publications. Please indicate the ones, if any, that are of interest to you.
0 = None of them
1 = The Competition Bureau’s Deceptive Marketing Practices Digest – a publication that offers advice and presents the Bu
2 = The Little Black Book of Scams – a publication with tips to help consumers and businesses recognize and report scams i
3 = Updates on the Competition Bureau’s major enforcement cases
4 = The Competition Bureau’s Consumer alerts – alerts with information for consumers about deceptive marketing practices
5 = The annual Fraud Prevention Month Campaign to help Canadians recognize, reject and report fraud
6 = The Competition Bureau’s submissions to the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) on tel
7 = The Competition Bureau’s competition promotion work, such as its market studies, submissions to government consultatio
97 = All of them
98 = Don’t know
99 = Prefer not to answer

Q23: For each, please indicate what type of impact it had using the drop-down menu provided. The Competition Bureau’s Deceptive Marketing Practices Digest – a publication that offers advice and presents the Bureau's perspective on advertising and marketi
1 = I changed my purchasing behaviour
2 = I have more information to protect myself against harmful activities such as fraud and scams
3 = I visited the Competition Bureau’s website for more information
4 = I did not do anything, but I have more knowledge on anti-competitive activity
5 = I called the Federal Contracting Fraud Tip Line (a joint initiative of the Competition Bureau, Public Services and Procu
6 = I contacted the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
7 = I filed a complaint with the RCMP or local police
8 = I filed a complaint with the Competition Bureau on suspected anti-competitive activity
9 = I filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau
96 = Other [SPECIFY]
98 = Don’t know
99 = Prefer not to answer

Q30: After reviewing this list of Competition Bureau activities and publications, how would you describe your impression of the Competition Bureau?
1 = Very unfavourable
2 = Somewhat unfavourable
3 = Neither
4 = Somewhat favourable
5 = Very favourable
8 = Don’t know
9 = Prefer not to answer

Q31: In your opinion, how is the Competition Bureau doing at each of the following? Enforcing laws against anti-competitive behaviour, such as price-fixing and misleading advertising and deceptive marketing practices
1 = Very poorly
2 = Poorly
3 = Neither well nor poorly
4 = Well
5 = Very well
8 = Don’t know
9 = Prefer not to answer

Q37: Of the same list of roles it performs, please indicate which should be the Competition Bureau's highest priority, in your opinion.
1 = Enforcing laws against anti-competitive behaviour, such as price-fixing and misleading advertising and deceptive marketi
2 = Providing Canadian consumers with Consumer alerts containing useful information on deceptive marketing practices, mislea
3 = Publishing the outcomes of the investigations the Competition Bureau has completed
4 = Educating consumers on how to protect themselves against harmful activities such as fraud and scams
5 = Educating Canadians on how to recognize anti-competitive behaviour, such as price-fixing and misleading advertising and
6 = Educating Canadians on how to report suspected anti-competitive activity to the Competition Bureau
98 = Don’t know
99 = Prefer not to answer

Q38: Before doing this survey, have you ever contacted the Competition Bureau?
1 = Yes, in the past 12 months
2 = Yes, but not in the past 12 months
3 = No
8 = Don’t know
9 = Prefer not to answer

Q39: How did you contact the Competition Bureau?
1 = I called their Information Centre.
2 = I sent them an online complaint.
3 = My lawyer contacted the Competition Bureau for me.
4 = I called the Federal Contracting Fraud Tip Line.
5 = Through social media (Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Reddit or LinkedIn).
96 = Other [SPECIFY]
98 = Don’t know
99 = Prefer not to answer

Q40: Why did you contact the Competition Bureau?
1 = For information on their labelling laws
2 = For information on the Competition Act
3 = For information on CA Identification Numbers. The CA Identification Number is an identification number registered for th
4 = To report a scam or other deceptive marketing practice
5 = To file a complaint
6 = For information on an investigation
7 = To request a community presentation
8 = To request a publication (e.g. The Little Black Book of Scams)
96 = Other [SPECIFY]
98 = Don’t know
99 = Prefer not to answer

Q41: Overall, how satisfied have you been with the contact that you have had with the Competition Bureau?
1 = Very dissatisfied
2 = Somewhat dissatisfied
3 = Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
4 = Somewhat satisfied
5 = Very satisfied
8 = Don’t know
9 = Prefer not to answer

Q43: To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I have heard of activities the Competition Bureau does, but I was not aware they were involved
1 = Strongly disagree
2 = Somewhat disagree
3 = Neither
4 = Somewhat agree
5 = Strongly agree
6 = Don’t know
7 = Prefer not to answer

Q50: What method of communication would you prefer if you were to receive information about and from the Competition Bureau?
0 = I am not interested in receiving any information.
1 = Email
2 = Regular mail
3 = Telephone
4 = In-person
5 = Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Reddit or LinkedIn)
6 = News media
7 = Competition Bureau website
96 = Other [SPECIFY]
98 = Don’t know
99 = Prefer not to answer

Q51: Now that you know more about the Competition Bureau, in which sectors of the economy should the Bureau focus its work?
1 = Accommodation and Food Services (e.g. hotels and restaurants)
2 = Waste Management Services (Waste collection and treatment)
3 = Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
4 = Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
5 = Construction
6 = Educational Services
7 = Banking and Finance
8 = Health Care and Pharmaceuticals
9 = Telecommunications
10 = E-commerce Platforms (e.g. Amazon, Shopify, Facebook Marketplace and eBay)
11 = Social Media Platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
12 = Manufacturing
13 = Retail Gas (e.g. gas stations)
14 = Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
15 = Retail Trade (e.g. grocery stores, department stores and automobile dealers)
16 = Transportation (e.g. air and rail transportation, and municipal transit systems)
17 = Utilities (e.g. electric power generation and natural gas distribution)
96 = Other (please specify)
98 = Don't know
99 = Prefer not to answer

Q52: Prior to taking this survey, had you read, seen or heard anything about changes to the Competition Act introduced in Parliament in the fall of 2023?
1 = Do not recall reading, seeing or hearing anything
2 = Vaguely recall reading, seeing or hearing something
3 = Clearly recall reading, seeing or hearing something
8 = Don’t know
9 = Prefer not to answer

Q53: What impact, if any, do you think these changes will have in each of the following areas? The range of choices available to consumers
1 = Very positive impact
2 = Somewhat positive impact
3 = No impact
4 = Somewhat negative impact
5 = Very negative impact
8 = Don’t know
9 = Prefer not to answer

Q55: Which of the following best describes your current employment status?
1 = Working full-time, that is, 30 or more hours per week
2 = Working part-time, that is, less than 30 hours per week
3 = Self-employed
4 = Unemployed, but looking for work
5 = A student attending school full-time
6 = A student attending school part-time
7 = Retired
8 = Not in the workforce (full-time homemaker, unemployed, not looking for work)
9 = Prefer not to answer

Q56: Which of the following best describes the industry or sector you work in? If you are active in more than one sector, please identify the main sector.
1 = Construction
2 = Manufacturing
3 = Retail
4 = Agriculture, forestry or fisheries
5 = Mining, oil and gas extraction
6 = Finance, insurance or real estate
7 = High tech
8 = Sales
9 = Telecommunications
10 = Utilities
11 = Engineering
12 = Waste management
13 = Healthcare and social assistance
14 = Transportation
15 = Wholesale trade
16 = Hospitality, accommodation and food services
17 = Non-profit/not-for-profit organizations
18 = Remediation/Other services
19 = Arts, entertainment, and recreation
20 = Professional, scientific and technical services
21 = Education
22 = Emergency services/public safety/security
23 = Legal/Law
96 = Other (please specify)
99 = Prefer not to answer

Q57: How would you describe the area in which you live?
1 = Urban
2 = Suburban
3 = Rural
9 = Prefer not to answer

Q58: What is the language you speak most often at home?
1 = English
2 = French
96 = Other (SPECIFY)
98 = Prefer not to answer

Q59: Were you born in Canada?
1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = Prefer not to answer

Q62: Do you identify as any of the following?
1 = A member of an ethno-cultural or a visible minority group
2 = A member of the 2SLGBTQi+ community
3 = A person with a physical, emotional or cognitive challenge
7 = None of the above
9 = Prefer not to answer

Q63: Which of the following categories best describes your total household income for 2023? That is, the total income of all persons in your household combined, before taxes?
1 = Under $20,000
2 = $20,000 to $39,999
3 = $40,000 to $59,999
4 = $60,000 to $79,999
5 = $80,000 to $99,999
6 = $100,000 to $149,999
7 = $150,000 to $199,999
8 = $200,000 or more
9 = Prefer not to answer