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Canadian residents who purchased packaged bread products for their personal use between 2001 and 2021 may be eligible for compensation as part of a $500 million nation class action settlement.
The settlement, which involved Loblaw Companies Limited and George Weston Limited, intends to address allegations of price-fixing in the packaged bread industry across Canada. While wrongdoing has been denied by both companies, they have agreed to the settlement, which has been approved by superior courts in both Ontario and Quebec.
How much could you receive?
Courts have allocated 78 per cent of the $500 million settlement (including $96 million already advanced through the Loblaw Card Program) to the Ontario Action, which covers all provinces and territories outside of Quebec, with the remaining 22 per cent destined for the Quebec Action.
The final compensation per person amount will depend on the number of valid claims submitted, minus legal fees, administrative costs, and other court-approved deductions.
What is considered "Packaged Bread"?
As per the Canadian Bread Settlement website:
"Packaged Bread is any and all packaged bread products and bread alternatives including, but not limited to, bagged bread, buns, rolls, bagels, naan bread, English muffins, wraps, pita and tortillas, but excluding bread frozen when sold and bread baked on-site in the establishment where it is sold."
How to make a claim
To receive compensation, eligible individuals can submit a claim form via the CanadianBreadSettlement website no later than December 12, 2025. No proof of purchase is necessary to submit a claim.
More information
More information about the claims process, including eligibility, filing a claim and frequently asked questions can also be found on CanadianBreadSettlement.ca.