Amy Crossley, shopping at Gateway Meat Market in Dartmouth, N.S., highlighted the rising grocery costs, noting her monthly bill is $500 for two people. The Competition Bureau of Canada is investigating property control practices by major grocery chains like Sobeys and Loblaw, which may hinder competition by blocking new stores from entering the market. Experts argue that these controls limit access to commercial space for independent grocers, impacting overall competition and prices. While some believe that removing these barriers won’t necessarily lower prices, the bureau advocates that increased competition benefits consumers.
