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Canada's Competition Bureau is intensifying its investigation into the country's major grocery retailers, seeking court orders to compel them to produce documents related to allegations of anti-competitive practices. The probe focuses on whether dominant players like Loblaw, Sobeys, and Metro have engaged in conduct that stifles competition and inflates food prices for consumers. This move comes amid persistent public and political pressure over the rising cost of living. The Bureau's actions could lead to significant fines and structural changes in the highly concentrated Canadian grocery market, signaling a tougher regulatory stance.