Competition Bureau video shoots to score one for innovation,
fair prices and choice
OTTAWA, May 25, 2015 /CNW/ - Canadian consumers win and
businesses prosper when everyone plays by the rules.
That's the message of Fair Play, a video launched today
by the Competition Bureau.
The video uses the game of hockey to explain the basic operating
assumption of the Bureau: competition is good for both businesses
and consumers.
To help the Bureau reach the business community across the
country, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce has agreed to share
Fair Play with its 450 local chambers and boards of trade
representing 200,000 businesses.
Fair Play is the latest in a series of videos aimed at
businesses and consumers produced by the Bureau. Please look for
the Video Gallery button on our homepage to access our entire
collection. Our videos are also accessible on the Bureau's YouTube
Channel and Facebook page.
Quick Facts
- The Competition Bureau is an independent law enforcement agency
that ensures that Canadian businesses and consumers prosper in a
competitive and innovative marketplace.
- We deliver on our mandate by using a balanced approach of
enforcement, advocacy and outreach.
- Headed by the Commissioner of Competition, the Bureau is
responsible for the administration and enforcement of the
Competition Act, the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act (except
as it relates to food), the Textile Labelling Act and the Precious
Metals Marking Act.
Quotes
"Hockey is one of Canada's
favourite pastimes. We think that drawing parallels with the game
makes it easier for Canadians to understand what we do. We
especially want to reach out to small and medium-sized business
owners. It is true that sometimes the Bureau is a lot like the
referee, making sure that everyone plays by the rules and calling
the penalties, but the Bureau is also here to help business owners
understand the rules that allow them to prosper in a thriving
marketplace. That way, everyone wins."
John Pecman
Commissioner of Competition
"The Canadian Chamber of Commerce supports public policies
that foster a strong, competitive economic environment that
benefits businesses, communities and families across Canada. We believe in competition and welcome
the Bureau's use of this video to promote these values in a
creative way."
Hon. Perrin Beatty,
President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Associated Links
Fair Play
Video Gallery
SOURCE Competition Bureau