Manitoba Bans Algorithmic Grocery Pricing | Canada News

Manitoba just became the first Canadian province to ban “surveillance pricing” on groceries — a move set to take effect in June, sparking national attention as other provinces and the federal NDP look to follow suit. While dynamic pricing is common in travel and ride-sharing, groceries are different: they’re essentials, and with food insecurity rising and bills soaring, many Canadians feel retailers are exploiting inflation to overcharge — especially those on lower incomes. Behind the scenes, tech like electronic shelf labels and customer-tracking algorithms are enabling real-time price changes based on individual spending habits. Governments now face a critical window to act using existing laws on privacy, competition, and consumer protection before this becomes the new norm for everyday shopping. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d403083a1eeed15b