Canada enacts new grocery competition rules, targeting lease agreements to lower food costs.

New amendments to Canada's Competition Act, effective December 15, aim to increase grocery competition by scrutinizing "exclusivity clauses" and "restrictive covenants" in commercial leases. The Competition Bureau can now investigate agreements between landlords and tenants, even if they are not direct competitors, potentially impacting business operations and food prices. The practical impact and enforcement of these changes remain uncertain.

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