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Canada’s Competition Bureau warns businesses against colluding to win public contracts

( April 24, 2026, 14:27 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Canada’s Competition Bureau issued a statement warning businesses that participating in illegal agreements related to public contracts, such as bid rigging and price fixing, can lead to criminal charges, significant fines and lasting reputational harm. The bureau said that the risk of illegal agreements between competitors is heightened in periods of rapid growth in public procurement opportunities. As the number of public contracts calling for bids increases, Canadian companies pursuing the same opportunities may find it tempting to coordinate bids, prices, or outcomes to reduce uncertainty and secure a win, the bureau said.Statement follows in full. ...

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