Competition Policy and Vertical Exchange

"The purpose of this study is to analyze vertical restraints in distribution and ultimately to delineate policy guidelines and assess Canadian competition policy on restricted distribution in light of recent economic analysis of these restraints and developments in policy in Britain and the United States. In contrast to the U.S. trend towards a more liberal policy on vertical restrictions, Canada's competition law has been and still remains oriented toward restrictions on conduct. Does Canada's current competition policy on vertical issues maximize economic efficiency?"--