NDP MPs call for investigation into 'potato cartel' price-fixing allegations

Two federal politicians have asked Canada's competition commissioner to investigate whether companies have been conspiring to raise the price of frozen potato products, such as fries and hash browns, after similar allegations were made in the United States.

NDP MPs call for investigation into 'potato cartel' price-fixing allegations
Cavendish and McCain branded potato products are pictured at a grocery store.

Two federal politicians have asked Canada's competition commissioner to investigate whether companies have been conspiring to raise the price of frozen potato products, such as fries and hash browns, after similar allegations were made in the United States.