More Competition Needed in Grocery to Help Stabilize Food Prices: Freeland

Published on November 15, 2023

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says more competition is needed in Canada’s grocery sector as consumers grapple with the rising cost of living. Speaking at a press conference in Mascouche, Quebec, Ms. Freeland said major changes are needed to Canadian competition law in order to help stabilize prices. Her comments came after two of the country’s major grocers reported higher profits and sales in the most recent quarter. As Canadians increasingly look to save money, Loblaw and Metro said they’ve been converting stores to discount banners and are seeing higher sales growth in private-label brands. This fall, the federal government called upon the major grocers to stabilize food prices, and last month, Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne announced that Loblaw, Metro, Empire, Walmart and Costco had presented their plans, which included discounts and price freezes....

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