Canadian shoppers now have a chance to get their share of a $500-million settlement in a class-action lawsuit related to the alleged industry-wide price fixing of bread.

Strosberg Wingfield Sasso LLP and Orr Taylor LLP said Thursday the claims process is now open in the approved settlement involving Loblaw Cos. Ltd. and its parent company George Weston Ltd.

To claim compensation, eligible Canadian residents who purchased packaged bread for personal use between Jan. 1, 2001 and Dec. 31, 2021 — including bagged bread, buns, rolls, bagels, naan, English muffins, wraps, pita and tortillas — must submit a completed claim form by Dec. 12.

Proof of purchase is not required.

Forms can be found online at CanadianBreadSettlement.ca for those residing anywhere in Canada outside of Quebec as of De

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