Years in the making, Canada’s new “grocery code of conduct” is finally in place. The enforcement powers officially kicked in on Jan. 1.
Supported by the country’s five largest grocery chains — Empire, Loblaw, Metro, Walmart and Costco — the code of conduct is designed to promote fair dealing between grocers and their many suppliers.
What does that actually mean? What will change? Who will benefit?
And most importantly, will the new code translate into smaller grocery bills for you and your family?
Joining us on tonight’s episode of Closer Look to answer those questions, and many more, is Mike von Massow, a food economist and professor at the University of Guelph.
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