Competition Bureau investigates minimum advertised pricing policies in grocery sector

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-09-28 15:34:28.0
Tags: [National, Economy, Affordability, Agriculture]

The Competition Bureau has launched an official investigation into minimum advertised pricing (MAP) policies utilized within Canada's grocery sector. Led by interim competition commissioner Jeanne Pratt, the watchdog is examining whether these pricing rules restrict grocers from advertising their lowest prices, limit price competition, erect barriers for discount and new grocers, and facilitate price coordination among major retailers. The agency is actively soliciting evidence from industry participants and consumers to assess the impact of these pricing restrictions on food affordability and consumer choice across the food supply chain.