The Peak Daily Where’s the beef? 🛒 — Canadian grocers caught overcharging for meat. Canadians face new U.K. travel rules
Jan 10, 2025
Canadians are feeling the pinch at the grocery store, as major chains like Loblaws face backlash for overcharging on meat products. New travel regulations are adding to the burden, requiring an Electronic Travel Authorization for those heading to the UK. The discussion also delves into Canada's shifting economic ties with China amidst U.S. tariffs, and the Liberal Party's moves to secure voting processes against foreign interference. Meanwhile, TikTok's potential ban in the U.S. continues to stir legal debates.
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Consumer Complaints Rise
- Complaints about underweight food at Canadian grocery stores have quadrupled in two years.
- 80% of Canadians believe grocers use inflation as a cover to raise prices.
Overcharging for Meat
- Loblaws apologized for overcharging customers due to weighing meat with packaging in 80 Western Canadian stores.
- Other stores like Sobeys, Freshco, and Walmart were also found to be overcharging for underweighted meat.
New U.K. Travel Rules
- Canadians traveling to the U.K. for less than six months now need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA).
- This new rule also applies to 48 other countries and aims to monitor short-term visitors.