Ford chooses corporations over Ontarians, votes against banning predatory pricing

QUEEN’S PARK – The Ford government voted against Marit Stiles and the Ontario NDP’s plan to ban predatory pricing, refusing to protect Ontarians from surveillance and price gouging:

“People are already paying more every time they go to the grocery store, fill up their tank, or order online,” said Stiles. “Now these companies are using personal data to quietly push prices even higher. It’s wrong, and people expect their government to step in and stop it.”

Predatory pricing allows companies to track things like your browsing history, location, and past purchases to decide how much you should pay. It’s already being used by major retailers, apps, and online platforms, with no rules in place to stop it.

“You can’t opt out of buying groceries or getting around your city,” Stiles said. “Doug Ford had the chance to actually stand up for working people today, but he chose to side with corporations instead of families trying to keep up.”

The Ontario NDP says banning the practice would have been a simple step to bring fairness back to everyday costs and stop companies from charging people more behind the scenes.

“Ontarians needed their government to step in and draw a line,” concluded Stiles. “Instead, Ford chose to do nothing and leave families behind. We will keep fighting against predatory pricing and bringing forward bold solutions to make life more affordable.”