The National Post reports in its Wednesday edition that those who purchased packaged bread in Canada between 2001 and 2021 may be eligible for a share of a $500-million class-action lawsuit against Loblaw and George Weston. The Post's Chris Knight writes that in May they agreed to pay $500-million to settle a lawsuit regarding their involvement in a price-fixing scheme. Courts in Ontario and Quebec have approved the settlement, and the claims process is now open for Canadian residents who bought packaged bread for personal use between 2001 and 2021. Claims for compensation must be submitted by Dec. 12. An application form is available at canadianbreadsettlement.ca. Claimants must be 18 years of age or older and have purchased packaged bread in Canada between 2001 and 2021. No proof of purchase is necessary. Also, officers and directors of the Loblaw-Weston group of companies are not eligible. The claims form does not cover the province of Quebec. However, a similar form for Quebec residents can also be found on the site. In 2018, Loblaw offered $25 gift cards to those who bought bread from its stores from 2001 onward. Card recipients can still join the class-action lawsuit, but any payout will be reduced by $25.