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Canada's Competition Bureau has initiated legal action against major grocery retailers, including Loblaw and Sobeys, at the Competition Tribunal. The Bureau alleges these companies use restrictive property controls, known as covenants, in their lease agreements to unlawfully stifle competition. These clauses allegedly prevent rival grocers from opening stores in the same shopping centres or nearby, limiting consumer choice and contributing to higher food prices. This move marks a significant step in the federal government's broader effort to increase competition within Canada's highly concentrated grocery sector and address food affordability concerns.