Loblaw Bread Settlement: How to Claim Your Share of the $500M Payout in Canada

Did you buy packaged bread in Canada anytime from 2001 to 2021? If so, you could be entitled to money from the $500-million Loblaw bread settlement—a historic class-action payout involving one of the country’s biggest grocery retailers.

Recently approved by the Ontario Superior Court, the Loblaw bread settlement resolves claims that Loblaw and parent company George Weston were part of a long-running price-fixing scheme that artificially raised the cost of bread for millions of Canadians. With over $400 million set aside for consumers, most people in Canada are eligible for compensation—even without receipts.

Here’s what you need to know, who qualifies, and how to claim your slice of the dough.

What’s This Settlement About?

Between 2001 and 2015, Loblaw Companies Limited and parent company George Weston were accused of taking part in a 14-year industry-wide price-fixing scheme. The result? Canadians unknowingly paid inflated prices for packaged bread.

On May 7, 2025, Ontario Superior Court approved a settlement worth $500 million, calling it a “fair result for all concerned.”

Loblaw Bread Settlement — Photo via Doug Ives/The Canadian Press — A Loblaws store in Bowmanville, Ontario, pictured on February 28, 2023. After covering legal and court costs, 78% of the Ontario settlement funds will go to shoppers, with the rest allocated to Quebec residents.

Only Loblaw and George Weston have agreed to settle so far. Other companies named in the class action—like Sobeys, Metro, Walmart, and Giant Tiger—have denied the allegations.

Who’s Eligible?

If you bought any packaged bread between January 1, 2001, and December 31, 2021, you’re likely eligible.

There are two settlement classes:

Ontario Settlement (covers all provinces and territories outside Quebec)
- You must be a resident outside Quebec and purchased packaged bread distributed by Loblaw or George Weston during the time period.
Quebec Settlement
- You must live in Quebec and have bought at least one package of bread in that timeframe.

Do I Need Receipts?

No. Lawyers for the plaintiffs say receipts will not be required. Instead, eligible Canadians will likely complete a simple one-page claim form.

How Much Could You Get?

If you didn’t claim Loblaw’s 2018 $25 gift card, you may receive up to $25.
If you did claim the gift card, the $25 will be deducted from your final payout.
If there’s money left over after the initial payouts, it may be divided among all claimants, including those who used the gift card.

Your payout depends on the total number of valid claims. More claimants = smaller individual payouts.

How to File a Claim

You’re automatically included if eligible—but to receive money, you’ll eventually need to submit a claim when the process opens.

For Ontario and other provinces/territories:
canadianbreadsettlement.ca
For Quebec residents:
reglementpainquebec.ca

As of now, the claims process is not open, but you can register to receive updates.

Key Dates

May 7, 2025: Ontario court approved the settlement.
May 30, 2025: Deadline to opt out of the Quebec settlement.
June 16, 2025: Quebec court will decide on approval of the Quebec settlement.

What’s in the $500M?

$404 million in direct compensation
$96 million from Loblaw’s 2018 gift card program
After legal fees, 78% goes to Ontario claimants, 22% to Quebec claimants

What’s Next?

Once both courts approve the settlements and the claim window opens, eligible shoppers will be notified and able to submit their forms. Payments will follow once the claims are processed and validated.

Did you buy bread during those years? Will you be filing a claim? Tell us in the comments.

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I will be applying for this