Claims Process Open For Bread Price Fixing Settlement
If you bought packaged bread for your own use between 2001-2021 from Loblaw Companies Limited, and George Weston (collectively, “Loblaw/Weston”), you may qualify to receive a settlement. The process is open from today util Dec 12 2025 - late claims will not be accepted.
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.
Payments will be sent by e-mail transfer; if a cheque is requested, $2 will be deducted from the payment. You can still apply even if you participated in the $25 Loblaws card program as long as the additional payment is at least $5. It will take 6-12 months to receive payment.
if you lived anywhere in canada on dec 31 2021 outside of quebec Submit Your Claim Here
If you lived in Quebec on Dec 31 2021 submit your claim here
Press Release
Canadian Packaged Bread Class Actions Claims Process Begins
TORONTO, September 11, 2025 /CNW/ -- Strosberg Wingfield Sasso LLP and Orr Taylor LLP announced today the commencement of the claims process for the $500 million national settlement reached with George Weston Limited ("Weston") and Loblaw Companies Limited ("Loblaw") for their involvement in nationwide class action lawsuits related to alleged industry-wide price fixing of Packaged Bread sold in Canada between 2001 and 2021.
The settlement agreement, approved by the applicable Courts, provides for a cash payment by Weston and Loblaw of $404 million (Loblaw having previously advanced $96 million through the earlier Loblaw Card Program). These settlement funds, less any court-approved expenses, are allocated 78% for settlement class members resident in Canada outside of Quebec and 22% for settlement class members resident in Quebec.
"This resolution provides Canadian consumers with monetary relief they deserve," said Jim Orr, Partner, Orr Taylor LLP.
Eligible Canadian residents who purchased Packaged Bread (including packaged bread products and bread alternatives, such as bagged bread, buns, rolls, bagels, naan bread, English muffins, wraps, pita and tortillas) for their personal use between January 1, 2001 and December 31, 2021, inclusive, must submit a completed claim form by December 12, 2025 to claim compensation from the settlement. Proof of purchase is not required.
Individuals who previously received a $25 Loblaw card from the Loblaw Card Program may submit a claim for additional compensation, but they will only be paid an incremental amount above the value of the $25 Loblaw card they received if there are sufficient settlement funds available, and only if the incremental amount is more than the $5 minimum payment threshold set for the settlement.
"We encourage Canadian consumers who purchased Packaged Bread to apply for compensation under the settlement,” said Jay Strosberg, Managing Partner, Strosberg Wingfield Sasso LLP. “We have designed a claims process that is straightforward and easy for consumers to use."
Persons resident anywhere in Canada outside of Quebec on December 31, 2021 who purchased Packaged Bread for their personal use between January 1, 2001 and December 31, 2021 should go to www.CanadianBreadSettlement.ca for more information and to file a claim for compensation.
Persons resident in Quebec on December 31, 2021 who purchased Packaged Bread for their personal use between January 1, 2001 and December 31, 2021 should go to www.QuebecBreadSettlement.ca for more information and to file a claim for compensation.
Settlement funds allocated for businesses or entities in Canada that purchased Packaged Bread for resale in the period 2001 to 2021, inclusive, are being held in Trust at this time and will be distributed as the Courts direct at a later date.
The class actions continue against the remaining defendants, Canada Bread, Sobeys, Metro, Wal-Mart Canada and Giant Tiger.
