Canada’s $500M Bread Price-Fixing Lawsuit: Are You Eligible for Compensation?

Canada’s $500M Bread Price-Fixing Class Action Lawsuit: What You Need to Know

Introduction

In one of the largest consumer compensation cases in Canadian history, a $500 million settlement has been approved in a class action lawsuit involving alleged bread price-fixing. The case centers around major grocery chains accused of artificially inflating the price of packaged bread over a span of two decades.

Background of the Case

Between 2001 and 2015, several major retailers—including Loblaw Companies Ltd. and its parent company George Weston Ltd.—were accused of participating in an industry-wide conspiracy to fix the price of packaged bread products. This included everyday items like bagged bread, buns, rolls, bagels, naan, English muffins, wraps, pita, and tortillas.

In May 2025, Ontario Superior Court Judge Ed Morgan approved a $500 million settlement, calling it “excellent and fair” for Canadian consumers.

Who Is Eligible for Compensation?

Any Canadian resident who purchased packaged bread for personal use between January 1, 2001 and December 31, 2021 is eligible to submit a claim.
✅ No proof of purchase is required
✅ Claims must be submitted by December 12, 2025
✅ Maximum compensation: Up to $25 per person, depending on the number of claims and whether you previously received a $25 Loblaw gift card

Claim forms are available at:

• CanadianBreadSettlement.ca (for residents outside Quebec)
• QuebecBreadSettlement.ca (for Quebec residents)

 Legal and Industry Impact

• Loblaw and George Weston will pay $404 million directly, while $96 million was previously distributed via Loblaw’s 2018–2019 gift card program
• Other retailers named—Sobeys, Walmart, Metro, Giant Tiger, and Canada Bread—have denied allegations or are still under investigation
• Canada Bread was fined $50 million in 2023 after pleading guilty under the Competition Act