Published
August 3, 2024
Updated
July 30, 2026
The Canadian packaged-bread settlement resolves price-fixing claims against Loblaw and George Weston and is now distributing approved consumer claims.
Current Status
Payments for approved claims outside Quebec began during the week of May 11, 2026 and are being issued on a rolling basis. The December 12, 2025 claim deadline has passed. Quebec claims are administered separately, and business-related settlement funds remain subject to later court direction.StatusPayments in progress
Distribution BeganWeek of May 11, 2026
Claim DeadlineDecember 12, 2025 (Passed)
Total Settlement$500 million
What Was This Case About?
The class actions alleged an industry-wide conspiracy to fix packaged-bread prices in Canada. This settlement resolves claims against Loblaw Companies and George Weston and related entities without admissions of wrongdoing.Who Was Covered?
The consumer class generally included people residing in Canada on December 31, 2021 who purchased packaged bread from January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2021, subject to exclusions. Quebec residents used a separate administrator.How Much Are Consumer Payments?
The national administrator states that approved claimants outside Quebec receive $49.11 if they did not receive a prior $25 Loblaw card and $24.11 if they did. Quebec awards follow the separately approved distribution process.Official Information
Review the latest information on the Canadian Packaged Bread Settlement website.
Settlement Value
$500 million, including prior Loblaw card benefits
Proceedings
Canadian packaged-bread class actions
Courts
Ontario Superior Court of Justice and Superior Court of Quebec
Current Milestone
Rolling consumer payments began in May 2026
Official Website
Canadian Packaged Bread Settlement
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