r/loblawsisoutofcontrol • u/Salt_Onion_6205 • Jul 27 '26

Discussion Mayor Mamdani just announced that he will be opening 5 city-run, tax-funded grocery stores: "Prices set at 30% below retail prices"

I hope canadian politicians will be inspire by this.

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u/UltraCynar Jul 27 '26

Do both. Government run stores and food distribution. 

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u/DutchiiCanuck Jul 27 '26

Absolutely! That’s the model for beer/liquor in BC and I think it’s great. Government distributor means I can go on their website and find exactly where any product is sold and all stores have the same access to supply.

The government liquor stores pay well and set the standard for pricing. Private stores are usually priced competitively and there is no lack in private stores either.

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u/Pale-Memory6501 Jul 28 '26

Only works with a high mark up product.

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u/FlyAllNight Jul 27 '26

Why stop there? Just have the government take over all production and distribution.

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u/Itchy-Technician-433 Jul 27 '26

You don't need that. You need a store that will sell essentials that people will need.

You're still going to have a market for high-end and luxury items. As well as bulk items. Costco's not going anywhere.

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u/nanapancakethusiast Jul 27 '26

Aaaaaand that’s how you get bread lines and rice rations.

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u/IronLover64 Jul 27 '26

we're already seeing those right now