Exhibit 23.2





CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the use of our report dated November 3, 2006, except as to note 22
which is dated March 23, 2007, relating to the consolidated financial statements
of METRO Inc. as at September 30, 2006 and for the year then ended, included in
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended February 24, 2007.


Ernst & Young LLP
Chartered Accountant


Montreal, Canada
April 24, 2007