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Law Enforcement Agencies Looking at New PartnershipsOTTAWA, March 14, 2002 - The Competition Bureau and other North American law enforcement agencies are looking to develop new partnerships and improve those already existing to help fight crimes such as consumer and business fraud as well as going after proceeds of crime today at an Ottawa conference hosted by the Bureau. "Sophisticated international criminal cartels, such as those we have seen relating to Vitamin A, highlight the need to work together to ensure the economic security of our citizens," said Konrad von Finckenstein, the Commissioner of Competition. "Developing solid partnerships for sharing information and conducting investigations is a critical step in tackling crime." Through discussion and case study, the "New Partnerships in Law Enforcement" conference allowed more than 125 participants from Canada and the U.S. to examine such topics as investigating telemarketing and consumer fraud cases, technology's role in anti-competitive offences and investigations, and following the money trail to find the perpetrators of crimes. The Competition Bureau is an independent law enforcement agency that ensures all Canadians enjoy the benefits of a competitive economy. The Bureau oversees the application of the Competition Act, the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, the Textile Labelling Act and the Precious Metals Marking Act. For general public enquiries, please
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