3. In addition to the powers conferred upon him under each act that he is required to carry out, the Minister, on his own initiative or following a complaint, may make any inquiry, question any person, require any information, examine any document or writing in order to ascertain if a fraudulent act or an offence against this act or any other act that he is required to carry out has been or is about to be committed.
He may also authorize in writing any person to make such inquiries for him.