Earlier this month, Champagne announced that major Canadian grocers — Loblaw, Metro, Empire, Walmart and Costco — submitted initial plans to the federal government for how they will stabilize prices in the face of high inflation.
But in an interview with The Canadian Press on Monday, Champagne said he wishes the grocers were willing to be more open. Meanwhile, a spokeswoman for Sobeys, which is owned by Empire, responded on Friday to say the company isn't disclosing its plan for competitive reasons. "We're shaking the tree," Champagne said. "This is not a regulated industry telecom where they're used to working with government to achieve outcomes."
Polling over the summer revealed support for the governing Liberals has fallen, largely to the benefit of the Conservatives, who have focused on affordability issues for months.
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