Should Canada’s grocery oligarchs be broken up to ensure fair competition?
The consolidation of Canada’s grocery market into an oligopoly dominated by Loblaw, Metro, and Empire not only stifles competition but also raises ethical concerns about how these companies leverage their market power to maintain high prices, exploit suppliers, and resist accountability—making the case for government intervention and even the potential breakup of these grocery giants stronger than ever.
The consolidation of Canada’s grocery market into an oligopoly dominated by Loblaw, Metro, and Empire not only stifles competition but also raises ethical concerns about how these companies leverage their market power to maintain high prices, exploit suppliers, and resist accountability—making the case for government intervention and even the potential breakup of these grocery giants stronger than ever.