News Summary

The Canadian Competition Bureau has filed a lawsuit against DoorDash, accusing the company of misleading customers by advertising low prices and then adding mandatory hidden fees during checkout. These practices, known as ‘drip pricing,’ have reportedly cost Canadians nearly $1 billion since DoorDash’s entry into the market. The Bureau’s lawsuit demands that DoorDash cease these deceptive pricing strategies, stop presenting company-imposed fees as government taxes, pay a financial penalty, and refund affected customers. This legal action reflects the Bureau’s ongoing efforts to combat misleading pricing tactics and ensure consumer trust. Previously, similar actions were taken against other companies, such as Cineplex, which was fined $39 million in 2024 for comparable practices.