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Will the new Canadian Grocery Code of Conduct work?

Packaged products in a Canadian grocery store
Published: 26 May 2025

Canada's grocery sector code of conduct will finally come into effect on June 1, after years of discussion.

The voluntary grocery code, which all major retailers have agreed to sign on to, aims to support smaller retailers by providing guidelines for fair negotiations with suppliers.

In a ,ÌýPascal Thériault, agronomist and economist at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, says this code is a first step towards transparency between suppliers and major retailers, which Ottawa could legislate if necessary.

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