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Canada Boosts GST Credit 25% to Combat Rising Food Costs

Canada Boosts GST Credit 25% to Combat Rising Food Costs

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Boosting the GST Credit by 25% for five years delivers real relief to over 12 million Canadians struggling with food costs right now. A family of four will receive up to $1,890 this year instead of $1,100, directly offsetting pandemic-driven price increases on essentials. Combined with investments in domestic food production and supply chain resilience, this benefit bridges immediate needs while building long-term food security.

Reviving a Trudeau-era rebate won't fix the affordability crisis when families are spending over $17,000 annually on groceries. Canadian food prices are rising the fastest in the G7 after a year of inflationary deficits and rising fuel taxes on farmers and truckers. A one-time temporary payment barely covers a single grocery trip and ignores the permanent damage done to household budgets.


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