Claims Now Open for Canadians
The long wait is finally over. Canadians can now claim their share of the $500-million bread price-fixing settlement involving Loblaw Companies Limited and its parent George Weston Ltd. If you purchased packaged bread between 2001 and 2021, you may be eligible for compensation.
Eligible items include bagged bread, buns, rolls, bagels, naan, English muffins, wraps, pita, and tortillas. Forms are available at CanadianBreadSettlement.ca for residents outside Quebec and QuebecBreadSettlement.ca for Quebec residents. Claims must be submitted by December 12, 2025.
How the Settlement Came About
The class-action lawsuit accused Loblaw and George Weston of leading a 14-year conspiracy to fix bread prices between 2001 and 2015. Plaintiffs argued the scheme artificially inflated costs, making Canadians pay around $1.50 more per loaf.
After years of legal proceedings, courts in both Ontario and Quebec approved the settlement, making it the largest price-fixing class action in Canadian history.
What the Settlement Includes
The $500-million deal breaks down into:
$404 million in direct payments from Loblaw and George Weston.
$96 million through a previous Loblaw gift card program (2018–2019).
Customers who bought bread between January 2001 and December 2021, and who did not already redeem a Loblaw gift card, can receive up to $25. If leftover funds remain after distribution, those who claimed the gift card will also share in the balance.
Other Grocers Still Face Allegations
While Loblaw and George Weston agreed to settle, other grocers named in the lawsuit—such as Sobeys, Walmart, Giant Tiger, and Metro—have denied involvement. Canada Bread, however, pleaded guilty in June 2023 to four counts of price-fixing under the Competition Act and paid a $50-million fine.
That fine, though, went to the government rather than consumers. As lawyer Jay Strosberg noted, “The action continues against everybody else. This is the first instalment.”
What to Expect Next
Lawyers expect millions of Canadians to file claims, which means payouts may take months to process. Still, this settlement represents a landmark victory for consumers who felt the sting of inflated bread prices for years.
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