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Toronto green lights socialist city-run grocery stores

The idea for socialized grocery stores was put forward by Councillor Anthony Perruzza and passed with majority support.

Cosmin Dzsurdzsa
Mar 28, 2026
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Toronto’s city council has approved a plan to launch four city-run grocery stores.

The idea for socialized grocery stores was put forward by Councillor Anthony Perruzza and passed with majority support.

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BREAKING: Toronto approves city-run grocery stores In a 21–3 vote, councillors backed Anthony Perruzza’s plan to launch 4 municipally run stores to offer cheaper food. Big test for public retail.
4:48 PM · Mar 27, 2026 · 40.9K Views

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