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EconomyFrom gas to groceries, how much does the federal budget offer your wallet?

Canada’s 2026 budget raises payments under the Groceries and Essentials Benefit and expands a tax credit for low-wage workers. But most affordability measures are short-term, while investment-boosting initiatives take priority.

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CCBC News★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 21:04Original

From gas to groceries, how much does the federal budget offer your wallet?
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