Bill Detail
An Act to establish a national framework to improve food price transparency
This enactment provides for the development of a national framework respecting grocery pricing and unit price display practices. It also sets out reporting requirements in relation to the framework.
Bill C-406 aims to create a national plan to make grocery prices easier for Canadians to understand. It proposes developing standards for how grocery stores display prices, specifically focusing on unit pricing (like price per kilogram) and making sure these displays are accurate and easy to use. The goal is to help consumers make better-informed purchasing decisions.
This bill would affect grocery retailers by requiring them to follow new rules for price displays. It also involves the Minister of Industry consulting with provincial governments and potentially consumer groups. Consumers across Canada would benefit from clearer price information, making it easier to compare products and find the best deals.
Legislative Timeline
Votes
Yes / No Ratio
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Conservative | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Green | No | 0% | 100% |
| Liberal | No | 0% | 100% |
| NDP | No | 0% | 100% |