The claim process of the Canadian packaged bread class action settlement has been open since September 2025. The eligible residents who purchased the bread can claim the compensation before the deadline of 12 December 2025. If you are interested in this settlement, learn the key dates, eligibility, payout, and other details here.
The lawsuit against grocery giant Loblaw and its parent company, George Weston, was filed related to the price fixing of the packaged bread sold in Canada from 2001 to 2021. The settlement was approved by the Quebec and Ontario courts.
The Canadians can file the claim if they purchased the packaged bread in the mentioned period for personal use. The defendants have agreed to pay a $500 million class action settlement, where the claimants can receive the minimum payout of $50.
What are the key dates of the Bread Price Fixing settlement in Canada?
With the deadlines near, the Canadians who wish to file the bread price fixing settlement should mark down the key date from the table below to not miss anything:
| Settlement Event | Important Dates |
| Claim process begins | 11 September 2025 |
| Claim deadline | 12 December 2025 |
| Payment Distribution | 6 to 12 months after the deadline |
Who can claim the Canada Bread Price Fixing Settlement?
If you are wondering about your eligibility claim, the Canada Bread Price Fixing Settlement, you can check the eligibility conditions below:
- If you are residing in any province or territory of Canada except Quebec on 31 December 2021.
- You have purchased the packaged bread that was directly or indirectly produced by the defendant during 01 January 2001 and 31 December 2021.
Exclusion:
- You should not be related to the defendant, such as an employee, officer, successor, or other.
- The judge, judicial staff related to the lawsuit, and their family members cannot claim the settlement.
What will be the payout of the Canadian Bread Price Fixing Settlement?
The Canada Bread price-fixing settlement offers a $500 million settlement fund, out of which $96 million has already been distributed through the Loblaw Card program in 2018/19. The remaining funds will be used for covering administration fees, court-approved funds, and other costs before distributing the compensation.
Eligible claimants will receive the compensation from the net settlement fund. The net settlement fund is not determined yet; hence, the amount for each person is not certain yet. However, the minimum compensation that anyone can receive under this settlement is $50.
The settlement payout of the individual depends on the number of claims approved, whether you have received the Loblaw card of $25 under the program, or the net settlement fund.
How to claim the Canadian Bread Price Fixing Settlement?
If you meet the Canadian Bread price fixing settlement eligibility conditions, you can claim the settlement in the following ways:
- Online:
- Visit the official website of the Canadian Bread Settlement at https://www.canadianbreadsettlement.ca/
- Click the Submit a claim option and click the Canada claim page.
- Next, fill in the claim form with valid information and submit it on the official website.
- Call: If you are unable to file the claim form for the bread fixing settlement, you can call the settlement administrator at 1833-419-4821 and ask for assistance to complete your claim.
How will you receive your Canadian Bread settlement payout?
Once you have claimed the Canadian Bread settlement before the deadline, the administrator will start the review and process payments for the valid and approved claimants in 6 to 12 months. However, if the administrator finds any deficiencies in your claim, you will receive a notice, and you will have 20 days to fix the issue and claim the payout.
The valid claimants will receive the payout of the settlement through e-transfer by email or cheque, as per your request. Remember, if you elected to receive the payout through cheque, $2 will be deducted from your payout as an additional cost of processing the payment.
Electronic payment recipients will have to accept their payout within 30 days of receiving it because if the payment expires, it will not be reissued, whereas a cheque can be negotiated for 6 months.
The Canadian bread price-fixing settlement is open and near its claim deadline, so eligible residents should complete the claim before the deadline to ensure the payout in 2026.
Disclaimer: Bread Price Fixing Settlement details are informational; verify eligibility and payouts through official sources.