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September 6, 2009

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In many cases trade association activities serve legitimate pro-competitive purposes, such as industry lobbying, education, promoting an industry or profession and setting standards.  However, because trade association activities by their nature involve the interaction of direct competitors, they can also raise significant competition law issues.  Because of the potential competition risk associated with some trade association activities, the following are twenty things for trade associations to know about Canadian competition law.

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