Q1: Please indicate whether you are involved in your company´s or organization´s decision making in any of the following areas?
1 = Pricing
2 = Marketing
3 = Packaging
4 = Labelling
5 = Ensuring the company satisfies legal and regulatory requirements
7 = No, none of the above
9 = Prefer not to answer

Q2: Which of the following best describes the organization you work for?
1 = For-profit
2 = Not-for-profit/Non-profit
9 = Prefer not to answer

Q3N: Approximately, how many full-time equivalent (FTE) staff does your company or organization currently employ in total?
9999999999 = Prefer not to answer

Q3: Approximately, how many full-time staff (FTE) does your company or organization currently employ in total?
1 = 0-4
2 = 5-99
3 = 100-499
4 = 500+
9 = Prefer not to answer

Q4: Do you work for a company or organization that operates in at least two countries other than Canada?
1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = Prefer not to answer

Q5: Which of the following provinces or territories do you work in?
1 = Newfoundland and Labrador
2 = Nova Scotia
3 = Prince Edward Island
4 = New Brunswick
5 = Quebec
6 = Ontario
7 = Manitoba
8 = Saskatchewan
9 = Alberta
10 = British Columbia
11 = Yukon
12 = Nunavut
13 = Northwest Territories
99 = Prefer not to say

Q6: 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
9 = Competition Act
10 = Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada / Industry Canada
96 = Other
97 = None / Nothing
98 = Don't know / Refused

Q7: Please indicate how aware you are, if at all, of the following activities. Please use a scale from 1 to 5 where 1 means 'Not at all aware' and 5 means 'Very aware'. 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

Q14: Canada has laws to protect consumers and businesses against activities that could significantly hinder innovation and competition, reduce choice of products or services, or raise prices. How important is it to your organization, if at all, that these
1 = 1 - Not at all important
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5 - Very important
8 = Don’t know
9 = Prefer not to answer

Q15: Please indicate how familiar you are, if at all, with each of the following laws. A federal law called the Competition Act that governs most business conduct in Canada with the purpose of maintaining and encouraging competition and ensuring that busi
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

Q19: For the same list of laws, please indicate whether each is relevant or not to your company. A federal law called the Competition Act that governs most business conduct in Canada with the purpose of maintaining and encouraging competition and ensuring
1 = Directly relevant
2 = May be relevant, but not directly
3 = Not relevant
8 = Don’t know
9 = Prefer not to answer

Q23: If you need general information about competition law or compliance with any of these Acts, who or what would you consult?
1 = The Competition Bureau
2 = A lawyer/Legal counsel
3 = Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada
4 = The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
5 = A Government of Canada website
6 = Chambers of Commerce/Trade associations
7 = Family/Friends
8 = Police (e.g., RCMP)
9 = Internet search
96 = Other (SPECIFY)
98 = Don’t know
99 = Prefer not to answer

Q25: Which statement better 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 know about 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

Q26: Over the past year, do you recall seeing or hearing anything about the Competition Bureau?
1 = Do not recall seeing or hearing anything
2 = Vaguely recall seeing or hearing something
3 = Clearly recall seeing or hearing something
8 = Don’t know
9 = Prefer not to answer

Q27: Below is a list of cases pursued by the Competition Bureau. For each of the following, please indicate if you recall seeing or 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 actions to stop unsubstantiated weight loss claims
6 = The Competition Bureau’s Gatineau bid-rigging case, where an engineering executive was accused in a bid-rigging scheme
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

Q28: Below is a list of activities and publications by the Competition Bureau. For each of the following, please indicate if you recall seeing or hearing about it.
0 = None of them
1 = The annual Fraud Prevention Month campaign
2 = The Competition Bureau’s submission to the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) on telec
3 = The Competition Bureau’s report on competitive intensity in Canada from 2000 – 2020
4 = The Competition Bureau’s summits, which they host, such as the Green Growth Summit and Canada’s Competition Summit
5 = The Competition Bureau’s market studies, such as the retail grocery market study
6 = The Competition Bureau’s publication called the Deceptive Marketing Practices Digest
7 = The Competition Bureau’s publication called the Little Black Book of Scams
8 = The Competition Bureau’s efforts to communicate in plain language
9 = The dedicated telephone tip line and online form to accept anonymous tips from Canadians who suspect fraud, collusion or
10 = The Competition Bureau’s Business alerts on how to protect your business from fraudsters, or how to ensure compliance
11 = The Competition Bureau’s guidance on compliance programs and/or compliance-related resources (e.g., compliance hub, Bo
12 = The Competition Bureau’s online complaint form where you can notify the Competition Bureau if you believe that a compa
13 = The Competition Bureau’s enforcement guidance documents, such as the enforcement guidelines on illegal wage-fixing and
14 = The Competition Bureau’s Immunity and Leniency Programs
97 = All of them
98 = Don’t know
99 = Prefer not to answer

Q29: Below is a list of Competition Bureau activities and publications. Please indicate all the ones, if any, that are of interest to you.
0 = None of them
1 = Updates on the Bureau’s major enforcement cases
2 = The annual Fraud Prevention Month campaign
3 = The Little Black Book of Scams – a publication with tips to help consumers and businesses recognize and report scams i
4 = The Competition Bureau’s competition promotion work with regulators and policymakers, including market studies, regula
5 = The Competition Bureau’s publication called the Deceptive Marketing Practices Digest – a publication that offers adv
6 = The Competition Bureau’s Business alerts – alerts with information for businesses about deceptive marketing practice
7 = The Competition Bureau’s guidance on compliance programs and/or compliance-related resources (e.g., compliance hub, Bo
8 = The Competition Bureau’s enforcement guidance documents, such as the enforcement guidelines on illegal wage-fixing and
9 = The Competition Bureau’s Immunity and Leniency Programs
97 = All of them
98 = Don’t know
99 = Prefer not to answer

Q30: Using the list below, please indicate the ones, if any that have had an impact on your behaviour or work.
0 = None of them
1 = Updates on the Bureau’s major enforcement cases
2 = The annual Fraud Prevention Month campaign
3 = The Little Black Book of Scams
4 = The Competition Bureau’s competition promotion work with regulators and policymakers, such as market studies and regul
5 = The Competition Bureau’s publication called the Deceptive Marketing Practices Digest
6 = The Competition Bureau’s Business alerts
7 = The Competition Bureau’s guidance on compliance programs and/or compliance-related resources
8 = The Competition Bureau’s enforcement guidance documents
9 = The Competition Bureau’s Immunity and Leniency Programs
97 = All of them
98 = Don’t know
99 = Prefer not to answer

Q31: You indicated that each of the following have had an impact on your behaviour or work. For each, please indicate what type of impact it had using the drop-down menu provided. Updates on the Bureau´s major enforcement cases
1 = I implemented a Compliance Program or have enhanced my current program
2 = My company changed its business conduct to be compliant with Canada’s competition and labelling laws
3 = I didn’t do anything, but I have more knowledge on anti-competitive activity
4 = I contacted the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
5 = I called the Federal Contracting Fraud Tip Line (a joint initiative of the Competition Bureau, Public Services and Procu
6 = I filed a complaint with the Competition Bureau on suspected anti-competitive activity
7 = I filed a complaint with the RCMP or local police
8 = I filed a complaint with another agency
9 = I applied to the Immunity and Leniency Program
98 = Don’t know
99 = Prefer not to answer

Q40: Are there any other activities or publications by the Competition Bureau that have affected the way your company makes decisions?
1 = Yes [SPECIFY]
2 = No
98 = Don’t know
99 = Prefer not to answer

Q42: In your opinion, how is the Competition Bureau doing at each of the following? Enforcing the laws against anti-competitive behaviour
1 = Very poorly
2 = Poorly
3 = Neither well nor poorly
4 = Well
5 = Very well
8 = Don’t know
9 = Prefer not to answer

Q50: 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

Q51: 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 = Immunity and Leniency applicant.
6 = Through social media (Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Reddit or LinkedIn).
96 = Other [SPECIFY]
98 = Don’t know
99 = Prefer not to answer

Q52: Why did you contact the Competition Bureau?
1 = For information on merger guidelines
2 = For information on how to comply with labelling laws
3 = For information on how to comply with the Competition Act
4 = For information on CA Identification Numbers (The CA Identification Number is an identification number that is registere
5 = For information on or to report a scam or other deceptive marketing practice
6 = To file a complaint
7 = To request a written opinion
8 = To submit a merger notification
9 = For information on their Immunity and Leniency Programs
10 = To request a compliance presentation
11 = For information on an investigation
96 = Other [SPECIFY]
98 = Don’t know
99 = Prefer not to answer

Q53: Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied 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

Q54: Why were you dissatisfied?
96 = Enter response:
98 = Don’t know
99 = Prefer not to answer

Q56: To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? I had 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
8 = Don’t know
9 = Prefer not to answer

Q65: What additional information, if any, would you like to receive from the Competition Bureau?
1 = New updates / information / newsletter
2 = Advertising (what they do, what public should know, how to contact, etc.)
3 = How to lower communication bills (cellphones)
4 = Better website / tools / access to documents
5 = Little Black Book of Scams
6 = List of companies that have committed fraud / scams
7 = Laws regarding price fixing
8 = Protection of personal and confidential information
9 = Cases / Outcomes
10 = Regulatory information
96 = Other
97 = Nothing/Want no additional information
98 = Don't know
99 = Prefer not to answer

Q66: 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
5 = Competition Bureau website
6 = Social media (Facebook, X (Twitter), Reddit or LinkedIn)
7 = News media
44 = In-person
96 = Other [SPECIFY]
98 = Don’t know
99 = Prefer not to answer

Q67: Now that you know more about the Competition Bureau, in which sectors of the economy should the Bureau focus its work? You may select up to three that apply.
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

Q68: 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

Q69: On December 15, 2023, important amendments to the Competition Act became law. 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

Q72: 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 = Agriculture, forestry or fisheries
4 = Mining, oil and gas extraction
5 = Finance and insurance
6 = Real Estate, Leasing, and Renting
7 = Telecommunications
8 = Other information and cultural industries
9 = Utilities
10 = Engineering
11 = Legal/law
12 = High tech
13 = Other professional, scientific and technical services
14 = Management of companies and enterprises
15 = Waste management
16 = Pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution
17 = Healthcare and social assistance
18 = Transportation
19 = Wholesale trade
20 = Retail trade
21 = Hospitality, accommodation and food services
22 = Non-profit/not-for-profit organizations
23 = Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
24 = Arts, entertainment, and recreation
25 = Educational services
26 = Other services
27 = Public Administration
96 = Other (please specify)
99 = Prefer not to answer

Q73: From the list of descriptors below, please indicate the ones that apply to your company.
1 = An established business looking to enter new markets
2 = An established business looking to innovate
3 = A woman-led business
4 = A business led by a newcomer/ immigrant
5 = A start up
6 = A STEM (science, technology, engineering or math) company
7 = An aspiring scale-up
8 = An Indigenous led business
95 = All of them
97 = None of them
98 = Don’t know
99 = Prefer not to answer

Q74: Please indicate your gender.
1 = Male gender
2 = Female gender
3 = Gender diverse
9 = Prefer not to answer