Go Back  British Expats > Living & Moving Abroad > Canada > The Maple Leaf
Reload this Page >

The Bread Mafia who else is at it?

Wikiposts

The Bread Mafia who else is at it?

Thread Tools
 
Old Feb 1st 2018 | 12:47 am
  #1  
Thread Starter
Lost in BE Cyberspace
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 21,578
From: Somewhere between Vancouver & St Johns
Former Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond repute
Default The Bread Mafia who else is at it?

Are you like me just the average Joe/Jane who is getting sick of getting ripped of by multinational companies. Who can you trust these days?

Im sure gas/petrol prices raises are done without any collusion by the big players to fix prices especially when long weekends are imminent.
Oh those wonderful travel insurance policies we take out when we fancy a week or two away in some exotic place.
How about those non Govt mandated car insurance policies we take out?
Should I buy brand name or generic products especially certain drug type products.
Politicians of all stripes who promise this that and the other come voting time?
Im sure the lists go on and on but FFS we now have the Bread Mafia
Bakers, grocers met to reach deals on bread prices, competition watchdog alleges - Business - CBC News
 
Old Feb 1st 2018 | 1:00 am
  #2  
dbd33's Avatar
Assimilated Pauper
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 40,070
From: Ontario
dbd33 has a reputation beyond reputedbd33 has a reputation beyond reputedbd33 has a reputation beyond reputedbd33 has a reputation beyond reputedbd33 has a reputation beyond reputedbd33 has a reputation beyond reputedbd33 has a reputation beyond reputedbd33 has a reputation beyond reputedbd33 has a reputation beyond reputedbd33 has a reputation beyond reputedbd33 has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: The Bread Mafia who else is at it?

Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian
Are you like me just the average Joe/Jane who is getting sick of getting ripped of by multinational companies. Who can you trust these days?

Im sure gas/petrol prices raises are done without any collusion by the big players to fix prices especially when long weekends are imminent.
Oh those wonderful travel insurance policies we take out when we fancy a week or two away in some exotic place.
How about those non Govt mandated car insurance policies we take out?
Should I buy brand name or generic products especially certain drug type products.
Politicians of all stripes who promise this that and the other come voting time?
Im sure the lists go on and on but FFS we now have the Bread Mafia
Bakers, grocers met to reach deals on bread prices, competition watchdog alleges - Business - CBC News
Isn't the bread mafia an old story? Loblaws gave everyone $25 in compensation.
 
Old Feb 1st 2018 | 1:04 am
  #3  
Atlantic Xpat's Avatar
Slightly Canadian
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 10,146
From: St. John's, Newfoundland
Atlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: The Bread Mafia who else is at it?

Originally Posted by dbd33
Isn't the bread mafia an old story? Loblaws gave everyone $25 in compensation.
Indeed. On the rest... Gas prices are regulated by the province here & insurance (cripplingly expensive) is more a function of a small and litigious market here depending on whether you believe the ambulance chasing lawyers or the gouging insurance industry. As to the rest...duh, capitalism.
 
Old Feb 1st 2018 | 1:05 am
  #4  
Thread Starter
Lost in BE Cyberspace
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 21,578
From: Somewhere between Vancouver & St Johns
Former Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: The Bread Mafia who else is at it?

Originally Posted by dbd33
Isn't the bread mafia an old story? Loblaws gave everyone $25 in compensation.
Its an old story but now with more players being identified and possible criminal charges. So how many loaves of bread did you get for $25? Probably still got ripped off
 
Old Feb 1st 2018 | 1:19 am
  #5  
dbd33's Avatar
Assimilated Pauper
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 40,070
From: Ontario
dbd33 has a reputation beyond reputedbd33 has a reputation beyond reputedbd33 has a reputation beyond reputedbd33 has a reputation beyond reputedbd33 has a reputation beyond reputedbd33 has a reputation beyond reputedbd33 has a reputation beyond reputedbd33 has a reputation beyond reputedbd33 has a reputation beyond reputedbd33 has a reputation beyond reputedbd33 has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: The Bread Mafia who else is at it?

Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian
Its an old story but now with more players being identified and possible criminal charges. So how many loaves of bread did you get for $25? Probably still got ripped off
I didn't buy bread with my $25, it's a sad week when we need store bought bread. I blew the money on champagne and caviar.
 
Old Feb 1st 2018 | 1:34 am
  #6  
BristolUK's Avatar
Oscar nominated
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 55,309
From: Moncton, NB, CANADA
BristolUK has a reputation beyond reputeBristolUK has a reputation beyond reputeBristolUK has a reputation beyond reputeBristolUK has a reputation beyond reputeBristolUK has a reputation beyond reputeBristolUK has a reputation beyond reputeBristolUK has a reputation beyond reputeBristolUK has a reputation beyond reputeBristolUK has a reputation beyond reputeBristolUK has a reputation beyond reputeBristolUK has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: The Bread Mafia who else is at it?

Originally Posted by dbd33
I didn't buy bread with my $25, it's a sad week when we need store bought bread. I blew the money on champagne and caviar.
I applied at the earliest opportunity. What did you do to get priority treatment, live in Ontario?

The Bread Mafia, who else is at it? Anyone who can make a bit of dough I suppose.
 
Old Feb 1st 2018 | 1:40 am
  #7  
Atlantic Xpat's Avatar
Slightly Canadian
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 10,146
From: St. John's, Newfoundland
Atlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: The Bread Mafia who else is at it?

"Leave the gun. Take the baguette"
 
Old Feb 1st 2018 | 1:48 am
  #8  
Thread Starter
Lost in BE Cyberspace
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 21,578
From: Somewhere between Vancouver & St Johns
Former Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond reputeFormer Lancastrian has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: The Bread Mafia who else is at it?

Originally Posted by BristolUK
I applied at the earliest opportunity. What did you do to get priority treatment, live in Ontario?

The Bread Mafia, who else is at it? Anyone who can make a bit of dough I suppose.
Cut me in for a slice of that then.
 
Old Feb 1st 2018 | 1:57 am
  #9  
Atlantic Xpat's Avatar
Slightly Canadian
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 10,146
From: St. John's, Newfoundland
Atlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond reputeAtlantic Xpat has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: The Bread Mafia who else is at it?

Does the $25 from Loblaws count as Sourdough?
 
Old Feb 1st 2018 | 3:55 am
  #10  
macadian's Avatar
BE Forum Addict
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 2,466
From: Formally Scotland. Now Bay of Quinte...Ontario
macadian has a reputation beyond reputemacadian has a reputation beyond reputemacadian has a reputation beyond reputemacadian has a reputation beyond reputemacadian has a reputation beyond reputemacadian has a reputation beyond reputemacadian has a reputation beyond reputemacadian has a reputation beyond reputemacadian has a reputation beyond reputemacadian has a reputation beyond reputemacadian has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: The Bread Mafia who else is at it?

Originally Posted by dbd33
I didn't buy bread with my $25, it's a sad week when we need store bought bread. I blew the money on champagne and caviar.
So, truth in the expression "Champaign socialist"?
 
Old Feb 1st 2018 | 8:03 am
  #11  
dave_j's Avatar
Listen to the Music
 
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 7,415
From: Fraser Valley BC
dave_j has a reputation beyond reputedave_j has a reputation beyond reputedave_j has a reputation beyond reputedave_j has a reputation beyond reputedave_j has a reputation beyond reputedave_j has a reputation beyond reputedave_j has a reputation beyond reputedave_j has a reputation beyond reputedave_j has a reputation beyond reputedave_j has a reputation beyond reputedave_j has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: The Bread Mafia who else is at it?

So why, after stealing money from those who could least afford it, and has been doing so for years.. Why are they granted immunity? Weren't the police up to doing their job and actually investigating this widespread outrage? It's a disgrace when bread becomes too expensive to buy so that Loblaws etc can fatten their dividends.

Bread price-fixing scandal puts focus on Competition Bureau's immunity program
 
Old Feb 1st 2018 | 9:24 am
  #12  
Account Closed
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 0
scrubbedexpat091 has a reputation beyond reputescrubbedexpat091 has a reputation beyond reputescrubbedexpat091 has a reputation beyond reputescrubbedexpat091 has a reputation beyond reputescrubbedexpat091 has a reputation beyond reputescrubbedexpat091 has a reputation beyond reputescrubbedexpat091 has a reputation beyond reputescrubbedexpat091 has a reputation beyond reputescrubbedexpat091 has a reputation beyond reputescrubbedexpat091 has a reputation beyond reputescrubbedexpat091 has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: The Bread Mafia who else is at it?

Best thing to do is buy as little in Canada as possible.
 
Old Feb 1st 2018 | 9:48 am
  #13  
BristolUK's Avatar
Oscar nominated
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 55,309
From: Moncton, NB, CANADA
BristolUK has a reputation beyond reputeBristolUK has a reputation beyond reputeBristolUK has a reputation beyond reputeBristolUK has a reputation beyond reputeBristolUK has a reputation beyond reputeBristolUK has a reputation beyond reputeBristolUK has a reputation beyond reputeBristolUK has a reputation beyond reputeBristolUK has a reputation beyond reputeBristolUK has a reputation beyond reputeBristolUK has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: The Bread Mafia who else is at it?

I feel a bit guilty taking that $25. Not really.
But I can probably count on the fingers of one hand the number of times I paid full/regular price for a loaf at Superstore. Or anywhere, come to that.
 
Old Feb 2nd 2018 | 8:54 am
  #14  
BE Forum Addict
 
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 1,194
From: Done with condescending old hags
Vulcanoid has a reputation beyond reputeVulcanoid has a reputation beyond reputeVulcanoid has a reputation beyond reputeVulcanoid has a reputation beyond reputeVulcanoid has a reputation beyond reputeVulcanoid has a reputation beyond reputeVulcanoid has a reputation beyond reputeVulcanoid has a reputation beyond reputeVulcanoid has a reputation beyond reputeVulcanoid has a reputation beyond reputeVulcanoid has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: The Bread Mafia who else is at it?

Originally Posted by BristolUK
I applied at the earliest opportunity. What did you do to get priority treatment, live in Ontario?
Quite! I'd started to assume they were just waiting until a registration period ended, then mailing them all out at once...
 
Old Feb 5th 2018 | 10:43 am
  #15  
caretaker's Avatar
Stand-up Philosopher
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 16,344
From: Regina Saskatchewan
caretaker has a reputation beyond reputecaretaker has a reputation beyond reputecaretaker has a reputation beyond reputecaretaker has a reputation beyond reputecaretaker has a reputation beyond reputecaretaker has a reputation beyond reputecaretaker has a reputation beyond reputecaretaker has a reputation beyond reputecaretaker has a reputation beyond reputecaretaker has a reputation beyond reputecaretaker has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: The Bread Mafia who else is at it?

Originally Posted by dave_j
So why, after stealing money from those who could least afford it
Ahem, they stole from everyone.
 


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service - Your Privacy Choices

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.