Canada's grocery sector has been plagued by in-fighting. Now it has a referee episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 2, 2026 · 19 MIN

Canada's grocery sector has been plagued by in-fighting. Now it has a referee

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Tensions between grocery suppliers and retailers came to a head during the pandemic. Karen Proud will oversee a new code of conduct meant to solve disputes and name and shame bad actors. But critics say she needs a bigger stick, like the ability to issue fines.

Tensions between grocery suppliers and retailers came to a head during the pandemic. Karen Proud will oversee a new code of conduct meant to solve disputes and name and shame bad actors. But critics say she needs a bigger stick, like the ability to issue fines.

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Canada's grocery sector has been plagued by in-fighting. Now it has a referee

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