The NDP government is taking aim at restrictive covenants for grocery stores, but those in the industry say the move may not make groceries more affordable.

During its throne speech Tuesday, the government vowed to introduce legislation that will target restrictive covenants, a legal practice that limits the kinds of stores that can open in the vicinity of a particular company's location.

Muther Zeid said grocer-specific property controls prevented him from having two or three more Foodfare locat…