57. What power is granted to the institution(s) responsible for examining reports and/or investigating violations?
Canada
Answer
Carry out investigation
Request additional information from potential violator
Source
Article 510 (1) The Commissioner, on his or her own initiative or in response to a complaint, may conduct an investigation.
Article 511 (1) If the Commissioner believes on reasonable grounds that an offence under this Act has been committed, the Commissioner may refer the matter to the Director of Public Prosecutions who shall decide whether to initiate a prosecution.
