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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.