The Role of Competition Agencies in The E-Commerce World Le rôle des organismes en matière de concurrence dans le monde du commerce électronique John K. Barker Competition Bureau, Industry Canada Global Forum Newcastle, England October 18, 2001 GouvernementGovernment du Canadaof Canada
Principal Objectives Promote and maintain competitive markets Prevent anti-competitive behaviour Encourage new and innovative forms of competition IC:
Les défis des organismes en matière de concurrence Demeurer approprié Comprendre le commerce électronique Répondre convenablement
Impact du commerce électronique sur la concurrence, les marchés L’impact sera: Pro concurrentiel Anti concurrentiel
Consequences of Failure to Act Confusion Uncertainty Lack of confidence
Competition Issues in E-Commerce Old Wine - New Bottles New Wine - New Bottles What is market power?
Agenda for Competition Agencies Understand Educate and advise Be consistent Adjust Co-operate