Civil Conspiracy Claims under the
Competition Act
Date:
May 9 2005
In Canada, private legal actions brought by one or more individuals or companies who have been harmed by the anti-competitive conduct of others are available as a means of private enforcement of competition laws. Section 36 of the Competition Act (the "Act") grants a right of private action with respect to conduct that is contrary to the criminal provisions of the Act, allowing a plaintiff to sue to recover damages stemming from such conduct. In addition, at common law, private actions with respect to unlawful activity such as conspiracy and intentional interference with economic relations are also available.
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