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

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The Canadian Press

Published: April 23, 2018 at 6:54PM EDT

A Jean Coutu pharmacy is seen Wednesday, September 27, 2017 in Ste. Marthe-sur-le-Lac, Quebec. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz)

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