#competition-act

Canada's Competition Bureau is taking legal action against Loblaw and Sobeys' parent company, Empire, to terminate their use of restrictive property controls. The Bureau alleges these clauses in lease agreements unlawfully prevent rival grocers from opening in the same commercial properties, thereby stifling competition, limiting consumer choice, and contributing to higher food prices. This landmark case, filed with the Competition Tribunal, seeks to eliminate these barriers to entry for new and independent grocers. If successful, the move could significantly alter Canada's retail landscape and potentially offer relief to consumers facing high food inflation.

Canada's Competition Bureau has filed a legal application with the Competition Tribunal to halt the use of 'anti-competitive' property controls by Loblaw Companies Limited and Empire Company Limited, the parent of Sobeys. The Bureau alleges the grocery giants use restrictive covenants in their lease agreements to prevent rival supermarkets from opening in proximity to their existing stores, thereby stifling competition and limiting consumer choice. This action seeks to strike down these clauses and promote a more competitive grocery market amid ongoing concerns about high food prices for Canadians.

Canada's Competition Bureau has initiated legal action against Loblaw and Sobeys, accusing the grocery giants of using restrictive property controls to stifle competition. The Bureau alleges that these "restrictive covenants" in lease agreements prevent rival grocers from opening stores in certain plazas and developments, limiting consumer choice and keeping prices high. The case, filed with the Competition Tribunal, seeks to end these practices and remove existing restrictions. This move follows a 2023 market study that identified significant barriers to entry in Canada's highly concentrated grocery sector.

Canada's Competition Bureau has launched a legal challenge against Loblaw and Sobeys, aiming to dismantle their use of restrictive property clauses that stifle competition. The Bureau alleges these 'restrictive covenants' in lease agreements illegally prevent rival supermarkets from opening in key retail locations, contributing to Canada's high food prices. By taking the grocery giants to the Competition Tribunal, the federal watchdog seeks to remove these long-standing barriers, fostering a more dynamic and competitive market that could ultimately provide more choice and better prices for Canadian consumers.

Canada's Competition Bureau has initiated legal proceedings against major grocery chains Loblaw and Sobeys, targeting their use of restrictive property controls that stifle competition. The Bureau alleges these "restrictive covenants" in lease agreements prevent rival supermarkets from opening in key locations, contributing to higher food prices and limited consumer choice. This landmark case, filed with the Competition Tribunal, seeks to invalidate these clauses and open the market to new entrants, representing a significant federal effort to address the long-standing issue of concentration in Canada's grocery sector.

Canada’s Competition Bureau has initiated a landmark legal case against grocery giants Loblaw and Sobeys, seeking to end the use of 'property controls' in lease agreements. The Bureau argues these restrictive clauses unlawfully stifle competition by preventing rival supermarkets from opening in key locations, contributing to high food prices and limited consumer choice. The case, now before the Competition Tribunal, could fundamentally alter Canada's retail landscape by opening the door to new competitors. The grocers maintain the practice is a standard and necessary part of business investment.

Canada's Competition Bureau has initiated legal action against major grocers Loblaw and Sobeys, targeting their use of restrictive land agreements known as 'property controls.' The Bureau alleges these clauses, which can prevent rival supermarkets from opening in certain locations for decades, are anti-competitive and contribute to higher food prices by stifling new entrants. This action, filed with the Competition Tribunal, seeks to invalidate these controls, potentially opening up prime real estate to new and independent grocers and fundamentally reshaping Canada's highly concentrated retail food market.

Canada’s Competition Bureau has initiated legal proceedings against Loblaw and Sobeys, alleging the grocery giants use restrictive property controls to stifle competition. The Bureau claims these "restrictive covenants" in lease agreements illegally prevent rival grocers from opening in prime locations, sometimes for decades. This action, filed with the Competition Tribunal, seeks to end the practice and invalidate existing clauses. It represents a major regulatory challenge amid heightened public scrutiny over food inflation and market concentration, potentially reshaping the landscape for grocery retail and consumer choice across the country.

Canada's Competition Bureau has initiated legal proceedings against Loblaw Companies Ltd. and Empire Company Ltd., the parent of Sobeys, over their use of restrictive property controls. The Bureau alleges these 'restrictive covenants' in lease agreements are anti-competitive, preventing rival grocers from opening stores in key locations and ultimately harming consumers through higher prices and reduced choice. This action, filed with the Competition Tribunal, represents a significant federal effort to dismantle barriers to entry in Canada's highly concentrated grocery market and address persistent concerns about food affordability for Canadians.

Canada's Competition Bureau is taking legal action against Loblaw and Sobeys' parent company, Empire, seeking to end their use of "property controls" in commercial leases. The Bureau alleges these restrictive covenants are used to block rival grocers from opening stores in the same plazas or nearby, stifling competition and harming consumers. This action, filed with the Competition Tribunal, claims the practice leads to fewer choices, lower quality service, and higher food prices for Canadians. It represents a major step in the government's ongoing efforts to address the lack of competition in the country's concentrated grocery market.