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Four companies control two-thirds of Canada’s grocery market. In the US, the top four account for about a third. (opendatacanada.ca)
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Loblaw, Sobeys, Metro and Costco sell about 67 cents of every dollar Canadians spend on groceries, by a USDA estimate. The four biggest US food retailers sell about 35 cents.

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[–] 5 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

Just wanted to point out an iconic quote from BC Green Leader from tonight's debate, said towards the other two candidates "Neither of you have the guts to stand up to Big Grocery and it shows".

Bless Emily Lowan fr.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

    Good on the BC Greens holding the BCNDP to account. You have the fed NDPs, Ontario NDPs, and the Toronto mayor all talking about local COOP groceries, while BC has an NDP government and aren't.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

    The BC NDP is much closer to the federal liberals at this point IMO. Focus on fossil fuels and upholding the wealthy corporations that will "invest" in our natural resources (while actually its majority paid for with public dollars).

    It's very unfortunate, but just a sign that Eby either needs to gtfo or else will absolutely ruin the party.

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