For Years Mandy Has Owned a Chain of Six Delicatessens

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Essay

For years Mandy has owned a chain of six delicatessens in and around Calgary. She is very proud of the products her stores carry, but she has always wanted to get Pantry Pride Meats, Snacks, and Fruits as part of her line. This has been difficult because, as she learned early on, Pantry Pride products are only sold through authorized dealers who follow Pantry Pride's "pricing guidelines." These are meant to reinforce consumer perceptions of Pantry Pride's superiority over other brands. Mandy wonders whether there is anything under the Competition Act that would help her get Pantry Pride items?

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