Canadians who bought packaged bread in the past two decades may be eligible for a cash payout from a $500-million bread-fixing class action settlement .

Earlier this month, the Ontario Superior Court approved the national settlement of a lawsuit that accused Loblaw Cos. Ltd. and its parent company, George Weston Ltd., of participating in an industry-wide scheme to fix the price of bread.

The Quebec Superior Court still needs to approve a second agreement applicable to residents of that province, during its next hearing on June 16.

Seventy-eight per cent of the funds are allocated to the Ontario class (covering all of Canada except Quebec), and 22 per cent to the Quebec class.

What type of bread purchase will qualify for making a claim?

Eligible bread includes most package

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