Grocery business to have first-ever code of conduct by end of 2023: Agriculture minister

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The new set of rules could mute the power of Canada\u0027s grocery oligopoly. Find out more.

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If it comes into force as proposed, the new set of rules could mute the power of the country’s grocery oligopoly, which for years has been accused of bullying food producers into paying hefty fees and fines to be able to get products on shelves. “I’m confident that yes, we will see the code of conduct put in place this year,” Bibeau said. “We’ve made a lot of progress.”

In 2020, the federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers — an influential body known as the FPT —

 

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Wont matter. Break up the grocery monopolies. Competition is the only way to keep food outlets honest. 🧐

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Fantastic news...as a food broker I really appreciate this much-needed direction especially for startups

What about of code conduct for the JustinTrudeau govt?

Yes, government solution to everything is more regulation, always sounds good. Always involves hiring more beurocrats and ends up costing the consumer more.

Anyone want to bet the liberals screw this up so bad we end up paying even more for our groceries? TrudeauMustGo

Because it worked so well for the airline business. Just asked Omar Alghabra.

Whatever they find unethical, they will blame Russia and close the case.

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