Matsushita Fined $50,000 for Price Maintenance

Abstract

Matsushita Electronics of Canada Ltd. was convicted on one count under s. 38(1)(a) and one count under s. 38(1)(b) of the Combines Investigation Act in York County Judge's Criminal Court on January 30, 1981. A fine of $50,000 on the first count was imposed on February 13. Passing of sentence on the second count was suspended since it in essence was involved in the first count.