Competition Bureau approves Metro's purchase of Jean Coutu, with conditions

The Competition Bureau of Canada has approved Metro Inc.'s purchase of the Jean Coutu Group provided it sells 10 pharmacies in eight Quebec communities. The federal agency said the communities would face reduced competition if the sales aren't conducted in Amos, Berthierville, Baie St-Paul, Carleton-sur-Mer, Coaticook, Disraeli, La Baie and La Sarre.