Canadians can now claim their share of the massive $500 million bread price-fixing settlement!
What is this Settlement For?
In 2018, the Competition Bureau of Canada alleged in court documents that 7 Canadian bread companies had been victimizing Canadians over a 14 or 16-year period by inflating the price of packaged bread by at least $1.50.
The current $500 million settlement was made as part of a class-action suit on behalf of Canadians against Loblaws and George Weston Limited — $404 million will be directly paid by Loblaw/Weston and $96 stem from the gift card program Loblaws offered customers in 2018. There are still ongoing lawsuits against Canada Bread, Sobeys, Metro, Walmart Canada and Giant Tiger.
How Do I File a Claim?
If you purchased packaged bread any time between January 1, 2001 and December 31, 2021 you can submit a claim for compensation, no proof of purchase required.
- Residents outside Quebec: visit https://canadianbreadsettlement.ca/
- Residents of Quebec: visit https://reglementpainquebec.ca/en/
If you moved between Quebec and other provinces over the years, file your claim where you resided on December 31, 2021.
I Accepted the $25 Loblaws Gift Card. Am I Still Eligible?
Yes. If you took part in the Loblaws gift card program launched in 2018, you’re still eligible for a piece of this settlement. Your piece of the settlement will just be reduced by the $25 you’ve already claimed.
How Long Do I Have to File a Claim?
You must submit a claim before December 12, 2025 to get compensation.
