Business owners could face fines or jail time if they price-gouge during the novel coronavirus pandemic, Saskatchewan’s justice minister warned.
Don Morgan said it is unacceptable for companies to price-gouge during this “unprecedented time.” “Businesses or individuals in Saskatchewan found price-gouging will face stiff penalties and possibly jail time,” Morgan said in a release Monday. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] “It is essential that we look out for each other, and this government will protect residents of Saskatchewan from exploitation when they are trying to protect their families.” The government said it does not stop businesses from reasonably raising prices to cover higher costs of