The heads of Canada's biggest grocery chains were in Ottawa this week to defend themselves against accusations that they are gouging consumers amid high inflation. While they insist their profit margins are as thin as they've ever been, their record profits suggest there's more than meets the eye.
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The federal NDP is calling for a parliamentary probe of the rising cost of food to determine whether major grocery store chains are raking in excess profits.