The Canadian Anti-Counterfeiting Network (CACN) is a coalition of individuals, businesses and associations that have united in the fight against product counterfeiting, fraud and copyright piracy in Canada and abroad.
Our Vision
To eliminate counterfeit, fraud, and copyright piracy in Canada.
Our Mission
To connect, educate, and advocate for brand owners to detect, respond to, and prevent counterfeiting, piracy, and fraudulent activity.
Leadership
Chair
Rob Whalen
Co-Vice Chair
Pending Election
Co-Vice Chair
Pending Election
Past Chair
Lorne Lipkus, Lipkus Law
Member Benefits
Networking & Knowledge Exchange
Gain access to resource guides for brand owners, shared tips, trends and industry best practices. Build your network with leading service providers and brand protection experts, law enforcement, customs, policy makers and other brand owners.
Education & Training
Educate and train law enforcement and customs to detect, prosecute, and prevent counterfeiting, piracy and fraudulent activity.
Advocacy & Awareness
Raise awareness among policy makers, law makers, and customers of the economic and safety impact caused by counterfeiting, piracy and fraud.
Steering Committee
Rob Whalen
Pending Election
UL
Pending
Pending
Lorne Lipkus
Lipkus Law
Acushnet
AstraZeneca Canada
Bath & Body Works
Bauer
Burberry Ltd.
Canada Goose
Calvin Klein
Chanel Ltd.
CSC Digital
Eaton Electrical
Gucci
Louis Vuitton
lululemon Athletica Canada Inc.
MAGNET Strategy Group
Merck & Co., Inc.
MF Brands Group
Major League Baseball
Netflix
Nike
Puma
Rothmans, Benson & Hedges
SanDisk
Spin Master
Supreme
Tommy Hilfiger
Toyota Canada Inc.
Western Union
Under Armour
Champion Business Intelligence Limited
Lipkus Law LLP
REED Research
Whalen Investigative Consulting
Xpera
Alliance of Safe Online Pharmacies
Motion Picture Association of Canada
The Canadian Vaping Association
Crime Stoppers Canada
CSA Group
Rob Whalen
ChairPending Election
Vice ChairPending
Vice ChairLorne Lipkus
Past ChairAcushnet
AstraZeneca Canada
Bath & Body Works
Bauer
Burberry Ltd.
Canada Goose
Calvin Klein
Chanel Ltd.
CSC Digital
Eaton Electrical
Gucci
Louis Vuitton
lululemon Athletica Canada Inc.
MAGNET Strategy Group
Merck & Co., Inc.
MF Brands Group
Major League Baseball
Netflix
Nike
Puma
Rothmans, Benson & Hedges
SanDisk
Spin Master
Supreme
Tommy Hilfiger
Toyota Canada Inc.
Western Union
Under Armour
Champion Business Intelligence Limited
Lipkus Law LLP
REED Research
Whalen Investigative Consulting
Xpera
Alliance of Safe Online Pharmacies
Motion Picture Association of Canada
The Canadian Vaping Association
Crime Stoppers Canada
CSA Group
Why We Do This
Counterfeiting has become a huge, highly-organized, global criminal activity including forced labour and human trafficking. Over a decade ago, counterfeit goods were limited in volume and variety – but today, they have escalated to unprecedented levels. Counterfeit and pirated products extend across many categories.
Trade in counterfeit and pirated goods amounted to approximately 2.5% of world trade in 2019. Many of these illegal products pose a serious threat towards consumer health, safety and environmental risks. Counterfeiting and piracy undermine legitimate businesses, depriving companies of revenue and affecting their brand reputation. It also has a negative impact on innovation, laws and governance.
The Covid-19 pandemic has created a dramatic increase in online sales of counterfeits. 64% of counterfeits are shipped via the mail and 13% through express courier.