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Young Competition Lawyers Initiative of the Canadian Bar Association’s
National Competition Law Section
Presents:
AN INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL CONDUCT AND INVESTIGATIONS
December 4, 2008
Adam Fanaki, Special Counsel to the Commissioner of Competition
Randy Hughes, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Overview of Cartel Enforcement in Canada
• Sections 45, 46 and 47 – elements and penalties;
• Commissioner, DPP and Criminal Matters Branch;
• Enforcement priorities of Competition Bureau.
How is Conduct Detected?
• Internal audit/corporate compliance program;
• Employee admission;
• Invitation to join ongoing cartel;
• Contact from Competition Bureau;
• Execution of search warrant or other compulsory process (in Canada or other jurisdictions).
Internal Investigation
• Review and preserve records/document preservation letter from Bureau;
• Conduct employee interviews - consider separate legal counsel;
• International coordination for multinational companies;
• Be mindful of civil litigation; • Assessment of the evidence / decision for
further action; • Need to act quickly.
Immunity Program
• Immunity application: steps and requirements;
• Substantial cooperation obligations;
• Coordination with agencies in other jurisdictions.
Leniency Program
• Competition Bureau Draft Information Bulletin on Sentencing and Leniency in Cartel Cases released for public consultation on April 28, 2008;
• Leniency application: (proposed) steps and requirements;
• Substantial cooperation obligations;
• Proposed sentencing guidelines.
International Considerations
• Coordination, cooperation and information sharing amongst agencies/ waivers;
• Jurisdictional issues/ extradition;
• Defence coordination/ negotiation of resolutions across jurisdictions;
• Assess civil litigation exposure/issues across jurisdictions.