Following the recent sentencing of a fourth individual in a Gatineau bid-rigging cartel, Global Competition Review featured Mark Katz’s insights in an article (available to subscribers) about Canada’s treatment of conspiracy and bid-rigging offences.

“Although the penalty handed down in this case seems relatively light, especially in comparison to the penalties levelled against individuals in the US, the impact should not be downplayed or underestimated,” he said.

Mark also cautioned that the case “underscores the clear message that the Competition Bureau continues to place a high priority on sanctioning culpable individuals.”