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Cisco developed a carburetor for automobiles, which he called the "CiscoCarb." He advertised the carburetor in a national automobile magazine in a full-page advertisement under a caption that read: "Proven Performance-80 kilometres to a litre of gas in any car." The advertisement offered the carburetor for $100 on a 30-day, money back guarantee. For the Crown to successfully obtain a conviction against Cisco under the Competition Act, it must prove that the goods do not perform as claimed, and that Cisco was responsible for the misleading advertisement.
Competition Act
Legislation aimed at promoting fair business practices and competition by preventing monopolies, anti-competitive practices, and other constraints on commerce.
Misleading Advertisement
Advertising that deceives or is likely to deceive the audience, potentially leading them to make purchasing decisions they would not have otherwise made.
Conviction
A formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense, made by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.
- Absorb the legal stipulations and outcomes related to the Competition Act in Canadian context.
- Identify the potential legal consequences of violating the Competition Act including penalties and remedies.
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Learning Objectives
- Absorb the legal stipulations and outcomes related to the Competition Act in Canadian context.
- Identify the potential legal consequences of violating the Competition Act including penalties and remedies.
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