Discussion · Oral Questions
Rebecca Alty Liberal
“Our budget helps Canadians with the cost of living. It gives more money to people for groceries, spends over $610 million to lower food costs in the north, and lets workers keep more of what they earn.”
“Mr. Speaker, our government understands the pressure Canadians are facing, and budget 2026 delivers concrete, affordable measures, including increasing the Canada groceries and essentials benefit by 50% in 2027, providing up to $1,290 for an individual and $2,570 for a family of four; investing $610.3 million in nutrition north to lower food costs in northern communities; and introducing the build Canada workers benefit to help workers keep more in their pocket. Budget 2026 delivers affordability relief today while building a stronger—”
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Mr. Speaker, our government understands the pressure Canadians are facing, and budget 2026 delivers concrete, affordable measures, including increasing the Canada groceries and essentials benefit by 50% in 2027, providing up to $1,290 for an individual and $2,570 for a family of four; investing $610.3 million in nutrition north to lower food costs in northern communities; and introducing the build Canada workers benefit to help workers keep more in their pocket. Budget 2026 delivers affordability relief today while building a stronger—