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Why it’s difficult for international low-cost grocers to open stores in Canada

A shopper enters an Aldi supermarket near Altrincham, Britain, in February 2023. The German chain is among several European grocers that the federal government is reportedly courting to enter the Canadian market.

A shopper enters an Aldi supermarket near Altrincham, Britain, in February 2023. The German chain is among several European grocers that the federal government is reportedly courting to enter the Canadian market. (Phil Noble/Reuters)

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The federal government is trying to lure some foreign grocers into Canada to combat rising food prices. But some food industry researchers say that’s all lip service, and that Canada’s a tough sell for international players. Here’s why.

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