NDP introduces motion to delivery grocery price relief to Ontario 

By Gazette Staff

May 22nd, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

They had to try – NDP introduces motion to delivery grocery price relief to Ontario

Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles, held a press conference in Scarborough this morning; where they introduced a bill to scrap the HST on all food and drink, and prevent grocery monopolies from using lease agreements to stifle competitive pricing.

Marit Stiles: After eight years of Doug Ford, affordability has never been further out of reach.

Stiles said: “After eight years of Doug Ford, affordability has never been further out of reach. People are hurting every time they go to pay for their groceries, trying to stretch a dollar further and further just to feed their families.

Our bill calls on Doug Ford to scrap the HST on all food and drink, and ban grocery stores from using lease agreements to prevent competitors from opening nearby, and selling products for less.

“We know it can be done. Wab Kinew’s NDP government in Manitoba has proven we can rein in these wealthy grocery giants and make life more affordable. All it takes is a Premier with the will to act.”

“The Conservatives have already voted against banning surveillance pricing. If they again vote in opposition to making groceries more affordable, they’ll have to explain that to the people of Ontario.”

Bill 113, Fair Prices and Tax-Free Groceries Act, 2026 will be debated in the Ontario Legislature next week.

The unfortunate part is that more than a majority of the people in Ontario seem prepared to live with whatever Doug Ford decides to do.