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Canada's Competition Bureau has initiated legal proceedings against major grocery retailers Loblaw and Sobeys, challenging their use of restrictive property controls. The Bureau alleges these covenants, which limit or ban rival grocers from operating in certain locations, are anti-competitive and contribute to higher food prices for Canadians. By filing an application with the Competition Tribunal, the watchdog aims to strike down these clauses and foster a more competitive grocery market. This landmark case represents a significant federal effort to address the long-standing issue of market concentration and affordability in Canada's food retail sector.