2015: "I welcome the [SCC's] decision to allow [the] appeal and embrace the clarity it provides on important issues related to the merger review process, including the framework for prevention of competition cases and the efficiencies defence."
What is the Tervita / CCS case?
100
The Bureau shares Phase I of Place du portage with this brainy organization.
What is the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO).
100
An avid Leafs fan, he rose over 30 years to become the first economist and Bureau officer to be appointed Commissioner of Competition.
Who is John Pecman?
100
The International Affairs Directorate.
What is the 21st?
100
This oldy but goody covers criminal conspiracies, agreements and arrangements between competitors.
What is section 45?
200
2016: "This is a good day for competition and innovation. We welcome the decision and look forward to the hearing before the Tribunal on remedies."
What is the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) case?
200
A beast of a complex, Place du Portage is one of the largest buildings to house public service employees in the world - second only to this U.S. building.
What is the Pentagon?
200
Not known for his interest in antitrust, he wrote "Instant Karma", "Imagine" and "Happy Xmas (War is Over)"?
Who is John Lennon?
200
The Policy, Planning and Advocacy Directorate, more affectionately known as the "PPAD".
What is the 15th?
200
Subject to interpretation? This section holds the bulk of the Act's definitions of particular terms.
What is section 2?
300
2014: "Consumers rightfully deserve the truth when choosing service providers for essential goods [...] The Bureau is pleased that this agreement will protect consumers from being deceived by representatives of businesses who falsely identify themselves in order to make a profit. [...]Our important work in this area continues."
What is National Energy / water heaters?
300
Not everyone's cup of tea, Place du portage is an excellent example of this "unsparing" style of architecture.
What is brutalist?
300
Competition Tribunal cases of "Southam", "Superior Propane", and "Canada Pipe" were all decided during his time as Prime Minister.
Who is Jean Chretien?
300
The Electronic Evidence Unit.
What is the 18th?
300
Soap box, please! Sometimes thought of as the "advocacy provisions," these sections give the Commissioner a mandate to make representations before federal and provincial boards, among other government bodies.
What are sections 125 and 126?
400
2014: "I am pleased that an agreement is in place that will result in the performance claims being corrected, and that some underprivileged children will have greater opportunities to participate in sports."
What is Bauer / Hockey Helmets?
400
The second tallest office tower in Gatineau, Phase I of Place du portage has always been rather jealous of this building, it's taller cousin.
What is Terrasses de la Chaudiere?
400
This late Canadian actor went from Second City to the big screen in "Splash", "Uncle Buck" and "Cool Runnings".
Who is John Candy?
400
The Resource Centre.
What is the 24th?
400
We've got a deal! File your newly-minted consent agreement with the Competition Tribunal pursuant to this section.
What is section 105?
500
2015: "Our review concluded that [the acquisition] would significantly harm competition in the office products delivery business in Canada."
What is Staples/Office Depot?
500
This long-running Aaron Spelling series followed "Beverly Hills 90210" as a runaway TV hit of the 1990s, having nothing to do with a tall building in Gatineau.
What is Melrose Place?
500
A recent veteran of the ATM's big screen, his 1970s dance moves and broad collars may have inspired a Bureau committee on document discovery.
Who is John Travolta?
500
The Photocopy Unit.
What is the 18th?
500
It is on like Donkey Kong! The Commissioner officially commences an inquiry under this section.