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Canada's Grocery Code Boosts Fairness Amid Price Hikes

1/27/2026

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Story summary

Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct took effect January 1, 2026 to improve transparency and fairness between retailers and suppliers.
Walmart Inc. and Loblaw Companies Limited have registered with the code, which includes a dispute-resolution mechanism.
The code does not directly regulate grocery prices.
Prices rose 4% in 2025 due to extreme weather and tariffs, with stabilization expected later not caused by the code.

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Story summary

Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct took effect January 1, 2026 to improve transparency and fairness between retailers and suppliers.
Walmart Inc. and Loblaw Companies Limited have registered with the code, which includes a dispute-resolution mechanism.
The code does not directly regulate grocery prices.
Prices rose 4% in 2025 due to extreme weather and tariffs, with stabilization expected later not caused by the code.