The Competition Bureau is launching an examination into how competition across Canada’s food supply chain affects grocery prices paid by consumers. According to the bureau, the review is intended to identify potential issues in multiple parts of the chain rather than focusing on a single stage. Sources say the bureau’s scope includes the production and processing of food, including factors related to crop inputs. It will also examine transportation and distribution, assessing how goods move through the supply chain. In addition, the bureau will consider retail pricing practices used by grocery sellers. The inquiry is described as a broad approach to understanding where competition may be limited or where other conditions could contribute to price levels at grocery stores. The examination is framed as research rather than an immediate enforcement action, with the bureau seeking to understand whether competitive dynamics at different stages of the supply chain have an impact on grocery prices for Canadians. Further details on timelines or findings are not provided in the available summaries.