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How do Carneys GST rebate and other measures help Canadians with the rising cost of groceries?

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Canadian PM Carney unveils multibillion-dollar push to lower food costs

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"I am announcing today common sense Conservatives will reverse last June’s Liberal tax hike on capital gains—a tax economists agree will kill 400,000 jobs."

"Canada will increase its capital gains taxes by effectively about 30% higher tax."

"We are very committed to the capital gains measures that we put forward in the budget."

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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which increases the existing GST credit by 25 percent over five years and includes a one-time 50 percent top-up in 2025. A family of four will receive up to $1,890 this year compared to $1,100 previously.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which increases the existing GST credit by 25 percent over five years and includes a one-time 50 percent top-up in 2025. A family of four will receive up to $1,890 this year compared to $1,100 previously.

The benefit will impact more than 12 million Canadians, with single individuals receiving up to $950 this year compared to $540 under the existing credit. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said his party would support the rebate despite calling it a recycled policy.

The benefit will impact more than 12 million Canadians, with single individuals receiving up to $950 this year compared to $540 under the existing credit. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said his party would support the rebate despite calling it a recycled policy.

The government allocated $500 million from the Strategic Response Fund to help food businesses expand capacity and increase productivity, along with $150 million through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative for small and medium enterprises to address supply chain disruptions.

The government allocated $500 million from the Strategic Response Fund to help food businesses expand capacity and increase productivity, along with $150 million through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative for small and medium enterprises to address supply chain disruptions.

Statistics Canada reported that food prices rose 5 percent in December year over year, with coffee up 30.8 percent and beef up 16.8 percent. Carney stated that orange juice is up 12 percent year-over-year, ground beef is up 19 percent, and coffee and tea are up by 24 percent.

Statistics Canada reported that food prices rose 5 percent in December year over year, with coffee up 30.8 percent and beef up 16.8 percent. Carney stated that orange juice is up 12 percent year-over-year, ground beef is up 19 percent, and coffee and tea are up by 24 percent.

The government is introducing immediate expensing for greenhouse buildings acquired on or after November 4, 2025, to encourage investment in domestic food production. A $20 million top-up to the Local Food Infrastructure Fund will support community food programs and food banks.

The government is introducing immediate expensing for greenhouse buildings acquired on or after November 4, 2025, to encourage investment in domestic food production. A $20 million top-up to the Local Food Infrastructure Fund will support community food programs and food banks.

Nanos Research polling showed jobs and the economy as the most important issue for Canadians at 18.3 percent, followed by U.S. relations at 13.4 percent and inflation at just under 10 percent. The Liberals lead with 38.8 percent support compared to the Conservatives at 34.8 percent.

Nanos Research polling showed jobs and the economy as the most important issue for Canadians at 18.3 percent, followed by U.S. relations at 13.4 percent and inflation at just under 10 percent. The Liberals lead with 38.8 percent support compared to the Conservatives at 34.8 percent.

Canada Boosts GST Credit 25% to Combat Rising Food Costs

Canada Boosts GST Credit 25% to Combat Rising Food Costs

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