Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says he’s ‘disappointed’ in the lack of transparency Canadian grocery store giants have offered so far when it comes to tackling food inflation. He’s sending a letter to Canada’s Commissioner of Competition to express his dissatisfaction.

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    9 months ago

    We’re talking about essential products. No matter the price people need to eat so from the get go the “price gouging isn’t worth the effort” argument goes out the window.

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      9 months ago

      99% of the products in a grocery store are not essential.

      Essential foods are things like flour and oil and potatoes.

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          9 months ago

          They make most of their money on luxury items and processed foods, not essentials.

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            9 months ago

            It’s ok buddy, no need to reply anymore, you’ve proven you’re an idiot already, we get it.