According to CBC News, the federal budget for 2026 contains a series of measures focused on affordability for households. CBC News reported that payments under the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit will be increased. The Guardian reported that the budget also expands a tax credit aimed at low-wage workers, and makes the Canada caregiver credit refundable. However, CBC News noted that the affordability measures are largely short-term in nature. The report added that those measures took a back seat to other budget priorities designed to boost investment.
Source: CBC News.
