230. (1) The Government may, whenever it deems fit, order the holding of an inquiry into the affairs of any corporation.
(2) It may, for such purpose, by commission, appoint one or more persons to conduct such inquiry.
(3) For the purposes of such inquiry the person or persons so appointed shall have the same powers as those possessed by the commissioners appointed under the Act respecting public inquiry Commissions (chapter C-37), except the power to impose imprisonment.