In Order for the Competition Bureau to Intervene in Circumstances

question 66

Multiple Choice

In order for the Competition Bureau to intervene in circumstances where a distributor appears to have set prices that are unreasonably lower than those of one or more competing suppliers in the market,which of the following must be established?

• A) Losses will be recouped by the discounter using subsequent price increases.
• B) The civil burden of proof must be met to attract penalties.
• C) Differences must be shown to be a direct reflection of cost differentials.
• D) Upward pressure is being exerted on the retail price of goods.

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