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Why Your Grocery Bill Keeps Rising — And What You Can Do About It

  It's not just gas. Canada's food inflation hit its highest pace in over a year in May 2026 — and produce prices are leading the charge. MoneySavings.ca  |  June 27, 2026 If your grocery receipts have been giving you sticker shock lately, you're not imagining things. Canada's official inflation figures, released by Statistics Canada on June 22, confirm that food prices are climbing faster than the overall cost of living — and have been for 16 consecutive months . If you're trying to figure out why your weekly shop costs so much more than it did a year ago, here's a plain-English breakdown — and some practical steps you can take to soften the blow. By the Numbers — May 2026 (Statistics Canada) Overall CPI: +3.2% year over year (highest since December 2023) Grocery prices (food purchased from stores): +4.3% year over year Fresh vegetables: +9.0% year over year Fresh fruit: +5.3% year over year Tomatoes: +45.2% year over year Lettuce: +10.7% year over year G...
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Claim Your Share: Navigating the $500-Million Bread Price-Fixing Settlement

 

Canadians who purchased packaged bread between January 1, 2001, and December 31, 2021, may be eligible for compensation from a $500-million class-action settlement. This lawsuit accused major grocery chains, including Loblaw Companies Ltd. and George Weston Ltd., of participating in a price-fixing scheme that artificially inflated bread prices.

Who Can Apply?

Eligible claimants include individuals and businesses that bought packaged bread in Canada during the specified period. The settlement covers most packaged bread products, but excludes fresh in-store baked goods, artisan loaves, and frozen bread.

How to File a Claim

Once the settlement process is finalized, an online claims portal will be available for submissions. Claimants will need to provide details about their bread purchases, though proof of purchase is not required for claims up to $25. Those who previously received a $25 Loblaw gift card in 2018–2019 can still apply, but the gift card amount will be deducted from their payout.

When Will Payments Be Made?

The exact payout per claimant depends on the number of approved claims and legal fees. Most eligible individuals could receive up to $25, with higher claims requiring documentation. The Quebec Superior Court is set to approve the province-specific settlement on June 16, after which the claims process will officially begin.

For updates and to submit your claim, monitor the official settlement websites once they go live.

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