Canadians Open Claims $500M Loblaw Bread Price-Fixing Settlement

Canadian residents who purchased packaged bread between 2001 and 2021 are now eligible to submit claims for compensation from a $500 million class-action settlement against Loblaw Companies Ltd. and its parent company George Weston Ltd. The settlement resolves allegations of an industry-wide price-fixing scheme that caused consumers to be overcharged for bread products. Of the total settlement, $96 million was previously paid through Loblaw's gift card program, with the remaining $404 million to be distributed to claimants. Claimants do not need proof of purchase to apply, and those who previously received a $25 Loblaw card may still file a claim but will only receive additional funds if the settlement allows for payments above $5 beyond the card value. The amount each claimant receives will depend on the total approved claims and available settlement funds, with payments expected to be issued six to twelve months after the December 12, 2025 filing deadline. Distribution of funds allocates 22% to Quebec residents and 78% to claimants in the rest of Canada.