A worker restocks shelves in the bakery and bread aisle at an Atlantic Superstore grocery in Halifax, Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kelly Clark

People who bought packaged bread in Canada between 2001 and 2021 have until Dec. 12 to file claims and receive compensation for being overcharged during that time due to an alleged industry-wide price-fixing scheme , lawyers dealing with the class action said in a statement on Thursday.

Eligible Canadians residing outside Quebec need to go to www.canadianbreadsettlement.ca to submit their claims, while residents of Quebec should visit www.QuebecBreadSettlement.ca.

Consumers who purchased bread alternatives, such as bagged bread, buns, rolls, bagels, naan bread or English muffins for their personal use, are also elig

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