The Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct (OGSCC or the “Office”) has released its Fall Report 2026, updating continued implementation of the Canada Grocery Code (the “Code”) and the Office’s activities to support compliance across Canada’s grocery supply chain.

“As we approach the end of the Canada Grocery Code’s first full year of implementation, the Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct is focussing on identifying issues and driving Code compliance,” said Karen Proud, president and adjudicator of the OGSCC. “The information we gather from our members and industry associations is helping us prioritize our efforts where they can have the greatest impact.”

Key compliance activities highlighted in the report include:

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• -  Direct engagement with retailers and suppliers on Code-related concerns, resulting in constructive responses and reviews of commercial practices;
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• -  Five Issue Centre submissions, including two anonymous reports, alongside engagement through confidential discussions;
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• -  Initiated a targeted examination of forecasting, ordering and fill-rate practices, including 10 confidential discussions with retailers and suppliers to better understand current practices and identify potential Code-related concerns;
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• -  Consultation on non-compliance charges, with seven submissions received; and
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• -  The launch of the first annual code compliance survey to assess member perceptions of Code implementation.

“We are encouraged by the willingness of organizations across the grocery supply chain to engage with the Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct, examine the concerns being raised and participate in constructive dialogue,” said Proud. “Ongoing engagement is essential supporting improvements in commercial practices and building confidence in the Canada Grocery Code over time.”

The full report is available here.

Source: Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct November 9, 2026 news release