Price Gouging
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WestJet passengers concerned about price gouging but here’s what you should doWestJet pilots on Monday issued a 72-hour strike notice to the airline’s management and the federal government, starting a final countdown for walkouts as contract talks drag on.EconomyMay 17, 2023
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‘Shenanigans’: Calls to boycott Loblaws in August grow over ‘greedflation’Some are claiming that it is not inflation driving prices up at the grocery store, but rather "greedflation" or price-gouging at the hands of grocers.CanadaAug 2, 2022
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Coronavirus: Calgary business charged with price gouging, Service Alberta saysService Alberta said CCA Logistics Ltd. ignored an order to "stop charging exorbitant prices for several consumer products."ConsumerMay 8, 2020
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Coronavirus: Wood chips to make toilet paper in short supply as demand surgesThe Forest Products Association of Canada says the demand for toilet paper has skyrocketed — increasing by 241 per cent during the COVID-19 pandemic.CanadaApr 17, 2020
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Fines, jail time possible for price-gouging in Saskatchewan during coronavirus pandemicSaskatchewan Justice Minister Don Morgan said it is unacceptable for companies to price-gouge during this “unprecedented time.”CanadaApr 14, 2020
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Coronavirus: Family fined after selling medical masks in Port Coquitlam at steep pricesThe mayor of Port Coquitlam was not pleased when he heard the news.HealthMar 22, 2020
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Verona, Ont., video leads to concerns about toilet paper price-gouging during COVID-19 pandemicThe video comes as the COVID-19 pandemic has caused shoppers to stock up on food and toiletries, especially toilet paper.ConsumerMar 19, 2020
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Coronavirus: Kijiji bans listings for masks, hand sanitizer in crackdown on price-gougingThe classifieds website made the announcement as it outlined best-practices for buying and selling through the site during the pandemic.HealthMar 14, 2020
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Hurricane Dorian: Florida residents warned of potential price gougingFlorida’s Attorney General Ashley Moody has warned residents of price gouging, urging them to call a hotline if they encounter it.WeatherAug 31, 2019
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B.C. driver fumes after he said he was overcharged at the pump twice at the same station"We know the prices are going higher and they are still charging us for what they're not giving us," said Chris Bradford.ConsumerMar 12, 2018
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