Empowering you with tools, data and resources
Empowering you with tools, data and resources
Empowering you with tools, data and resources
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Providing tools and data to consumers
The Government of Canada is creating greater transparency around pricing to foster more competition in the marketplace and help consumers find better deals.
Shrinkflation and skimpflation
Learn about shrinkflation and skimpflation—paying the same for less—and understand how these tactics impact Canadian consumers.
Accurate pricing at checkout
Shop confidently: The Scanner Price Accuracy Voluntary Code, which is managed by the Retail Council of Canada and backed by the Competition Bureau, ensures price accuracy at checkout.
Per unit pricing
Unlock savings and make informed choices using per unit pricing. Understand the benefits for Canadian consumers and learn about global best practices.
Consumer advocacy initiatives in the grocery sector
Learn more about independent consumer research and advocacy initiatives supported by ISED's Canadian Consumer Protection Initiative.
Équiterre: Raises consumer awareness about food sustainability issues and promotes responsible practices in the grocery sector.
Option consommateurs: Offers tips to help consumers make informed choices when faced with grocery store pricing strategies.
Statistics Canada Food Price Data Hub
Access helpful tools and resources related to food prices in Canada.
This includes information on the Consumer Price Index, monthly retail price averages for selected food items and food supply chain prices.
Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores
Source: Statistics Canada
Enhancing grocery competition in Canada
Canada is addressing rising grocery prices by promoting increased competition in the sector. Learn about the government's initiatives to enhance grocery market competition.
- Government introduces legislation to build more rental homes and stabilize grocery prices
- Retail Grocery Market Study
How to make a complaint: A roadmap for consumers
Navigate your consumer concerns with confidence using the Complaint Roadmap from the Office of Consumer Affairs. Access the roadmap now to understand your rights and find the guidance you need to get started.
Latest news
- Government of Canada announces projects to protect and empower Canadian consumers
- Government announces new action to make rent and groceries more affordable
- Affordable Housing and Groceries Act receives Royal Assent to build more rental homes and help stabilize grocery prices
- Minister Champagne triples consumer advocacy funding to support research and consumer awareness
- Minister Champagne reports on the initial commitments from the five largest grocers to stabilize food prices
- Government introduces legislation to build more rental homes and stabilize grocery prices
- Competition Bureau makes recommendations to promote competition in Canada's grocery industry
- Making Life More Affordable
- Joint Statement on the development of Canada's first-ever Grocery Code of Conduct
- Competition Bureau to study competition in Canada's grocery sector