Claim Your Loblaw Bread Price-Fixing Settlement Before Deadline Looms
The deadline for Canadians who purchased bread from Loblaw stores to claim their share of the bread price-fixing settlement is approaching. A $500 million settlement was approved by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Quebec in a lawsuit against Loblaw due to allegations of price-fixing on certain packaged bread products.
Key Details of the Settlement
The claims period began on September 11, 2023, and eligible Canadians must submit their claims by December 12, 2025. The lawsuit accuses Loblaw of overcharging on bread as part of an industry-wide price-fixing scandal. Other grocery chains, including Metro, Sobeys, and Walmart, are also facing related class actions.
Eligibility for Claims
Canadians who purchased packaged bread between January 1, 2001, and December 31, 2021, can claim compensation. No proof of purchase is necessary for eligibility. Previous recipients of a $25 Loblaw card can still claim additional benefits if the settlement allows. The compensation will vary based on the available settlement fund and total claims approved.
- Eligible products include bagged bread, buns, rolls, bagels, naan, English muffins, wraps, pita, and tortillas.
- Frozen bread and bread baked on-site are excluded from the claim.
Financial Details
According to the settlement agreement, Loblaw and parent company George Weston Ltd. are responsible for payment amounts. They have previously contributed $96 million through the Loblaw Card Program. After deducting court-approved expenses, 22% of the remaining funds will be allocated to class members in Quebec, while 78% will serve participants nationwide.
Steps to Submit Your Claim
To submit a claim, Canadians can fill out an online claim form. Required information includes:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Address and contact information
- Verification of eligibility
- Confirmation of any previously received $25 Loblaw Card
Those in Quebec must use a separate website for their submissions. Processing claims may take time, with compensation payments expected to be distributed in 2026, six to twelve months after the claims deadline.
Jim Orr, partner at Orr Taylor LLP, commented, “This resolution provides Canadian consumers with the monetary relief they deserve.” As the deadline nears, consumers should ensure they claim their rightful compensation.
