Ottawa Forms Grocery Task Force to Investigate Shrinkflation, Promote Fairness for Shoppers

Ottawa is creating a Grocery Task Force to monitor practices like shrinkflation that impact food costs for Canadians.

Shrinkflation is when products get smaller but cost the same, concerning many shoppers.

The task force will investigate issues to inform consumers, providing oversight lacking currently.

Experts say the task force is a good idea but more action is still needed on a grocery code of conduct.

The task force will track grocers' commitments and push for more accessible pricing data to promote fairness.