Metro Inc.

said the ongoing labour dispute at its Quebec operations will have an impact on its third quarter results, as the strike hit its fourth week.

The strike at the grocer’s produce distribution centre in Laval, Que. began on Mar. 30, just ahead of the Easter long weekend. It said further details will be provided “in due course.”

“We are disappointed with the strike at our produce distribution centre in Laval,” chief executive Eric La Flèche said during the company’s second quarter earnings call on Wednesday. “We look forward to a resolution that considers the needs of our employees and customers while ensuring the long-term competitiveness of our company.”

The CEO said Metro’s contingency plan is in place and its Quebec stores are now generally well stocked. The strike did not affect its second quarter earnings.

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The retailer released the results on Wednesday morning, reporting net earnings of $246.6 million, up 12.1 per cent from $220 million in the previous year. Fully diluted net earnings per share were $1.16, up 17.2 per cent from $0.99 in 2025.

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