305. The president may investigate any matter respecting any act or regulation the application of which is under the supervision of the Office. For such purpose, he has the powers and immunity granted to commissioners appointed under the Act respecting public inquiry commissions (chapter C-37).
The president may authorize a person generally or specially to investigate any matter relating to any law or regulation the application of which is under the supervision of the Office. Every person so authorized is vested with the immunity granted to commissioners appointed under the Act respecting public inquiry commissions (chapter C-37). Such person must, on demand, produce a certificate signed by the president, attesting his authority.