From groceries to tax credits, how much is in the federal budget for your wallet?

CBC News · Abby Hughes · 2026-11-05 21:04 UTC

The 2026 budget increases payments for the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, expands a tax credit for low-wage workers and makes the Canada caregiver credit refundable. But the affordability measures are mostly for the short term, and took a back seat to measures aimed at boosting investment.

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From groceries to tax credits, how much is in the federal budget for your wallet?

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