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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 clauses, embedded in lease agreements, unlawfully stifle competition by preventing rival supermarkets from opening in nearby locations. This action, filed with the Competition Tribunal, is a key part of a broader federal effort to dismantle anti-competitive practices in the highly concentrated grocery sector. The outcome could significantly impact market dynamics, potentially leading to increased consumer choice and relief from persistently high food prices across Canada.