b'Presidents Message OIRCABoard of DirectorsPresidentDarcy BeitesDouro Roofing Sheet MetalContractors Ltd.Past PresidentMark AgiusFlynn CanadaFirst Vice PresidentJay CampbellDean Chandler Roofing Ltd.Second Vice PresidentMike GodfreyGodfrey Roofing Inc.TreasurerMary SmithLexsuco CorporationDirectorZach PetrachekAtlas-Apex Roofing Inc.DirectorJoel DandeleDantech Building Technologies Inc.DirectorMarinos BarlasSchreiber Brothers Ltd.DirectorMark MollisonConestoga Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd.DirectorRyan WarnerCovertite Eastern Ltd.DirectorDavid RauthRauth Roofing LimitedDirectorDoug MaikawaTrio Roofing Systems Inc.ONTARIO ROOFING NEWS is a market-ing and information periodical published for the Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association by MediaEdge Publishing. Advertising in ONTARIO ROOFING NEWSis restricted to the member companies of OIRCA.Competition By Darcy Beites, President, OIRCA Published for:Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association940 The East Mall, Suite 301Etobicoke, ON l M9B 6J7Tel: (416) 695-4114 l Toll Free: 1 (888) 33-OIRCAoirca@ontarioroofing.comwww.ontarioroofing.comPublished by:I t is an interesting task to research the definition of the word competi- Administrative or civil reviewable matters (e.g., abuse of domi- 33 South Station St. l North York, ON l M9N 2B2 tion. Oxford defines it, in part, as, a situation in which someone is try- nance, price maintenance, tiered selling and exclusive dealing). Tel: (866) 480-4717 l Email: robertt@mediaedge.caing to win something or be more successful than someone else. Merriam- Criminal competition cases are heard before the courts. Civil com- 531 Marion St. l Winnipeg, MB l R2J 0J9Webster has a very business-specific definition, stating, the effort of two orpetition cases are generally heard before the Competition Tribunal, aTel: (866) 201-3096 l Fax: (204) 480-4420more parties acting independently to secure the business of a third party byspecialized adjudicative body made up of judges and economic experts,www.mediaedgepublishing.comoffering the most favourable terms. The Gage Canadian Dictionary definesPresident it, in part, as, an effort to obtain something wanted by others. but some civil cases also appear before the courts.Kevin BrownThe Competition Bureau has, of course, been front and centre inSenior Vice President l Publisher There are many other definitions, of coursesome with a sporting root.Robert ThompsonBut in the business world, competition is an element of the foundation thatthe news lately with their attempt to overturn the $26-billion mergerDirector, Business Development drives every company, entrepreneur and enterprise that exists in the corporateof Rogers Communications Shaw Communications. The bureaus bidMichael BellBranch Manager world. Most civil societies attempt to regulate competition on some level. was overruled by the Federal Court of Appeal, who sided in favour ofNancie PrivIn Canada we have something called the Competition Act, which funda- the merger. Senior Editor Justyne Esserymentally governs certain types of business conduct in the country. It gener- There is fierce competition in the construction industry, generallyDesign Specialist ally prohibits unfair competition and creates rules to protect the competitiveon price, and there is no escaping it. For those of us who work in thisMarisa GiesbrechtJunior Design Specialist process and markets for the benefit of customers, suppliers, consumers andsector of the economy, this is nothing new. I think many believe thatBethany Giesbrechtother competitors. the construction industry is more aggressive today. It is certainly moreNational Sales Executive Much of the Competition Act is aimed at controlling increases in a firmscomplicated as those who procure construction services look for cre- Pat Johnston(or a group of firms) marketing powerthe ability to price above competi- All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may ative ways to tender projects. not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, tive rates or to offer fewer or less attractive products at a competitive price. ToGetting back to the Competition Bureau, we have witnessed theirwithout the prior consent of the publisher. quote a portion of the Act: The ability to profitably influence price, quality,Published March 2023variety, service, innovation or other dimensions of competition. power and clout in our industryprimarily in the province of Quebec,Publication Agreement #40787580where bid rigging and inflated contracts have been at the root of cor- Ontario Roofing News is printed on 10%The Competition Act is administered and enforced by the Competitionpost-consumer FSC certified paper using soyaruption inquiries by the bureau. based inks. When necessary to mail an issueBureau, an independent law enforcement agency headed by the Commis- in an enclosure, we use an environmentally-sioner of Competition. The provisions of the Competition Act include: Make no mistake, though, the Competition Bureau has eyes on thefriendly,100% oxo-degradable poly-wrap.Restrictions on misleading advertising (can be criminal or civil); construction industry across the country. Ontario Roofing News will be Please return undeliverable copies to:Criminaloffenses(e.g.,pricefixing,marketallocationandbidrig- delving into this subject in more detail in future issues of the publica- 940 The East Mall #301, Etobicoke, ONM9B 6J7 ging);and tion. Stay tuned.6ONTARIO ROOFING NEWSISSUE 1 2023 THE ONLY SOURCE FOR PROFESSIONAL ICI ROOFING CONTRACTORS IN ONTARIO ORN'