# The Competition Bureau of Canada

> The Competition Bureau, as an independent law enforcement agency, ensures that Canadian businesses and consumers prosper in a competitive and innovative marketplace. We are a federal institution that is part of the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada portfolio.

Works with [The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre](/government-links/the-canadian-anti-fraud-centre.md)

[Official Website](https://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/home) | [On Twitter](https://twitter.com/CompBureau) | [On Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/competitionbureaucanada) | [On Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadian-competition-bureau/) | [On YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWEkolOpjOruSK_lbGuhfVA)

#### See also

* [The Competition Act](http://canlii.ca/t/544m4)
* [Truth in Advertising Laws](https://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/h_00529.html)

## In the News

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## Resources

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The Deceptive Marketing Practices Digest
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### Complaint Form #1

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### Complaint form #2

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