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Author: Ariel Rabinovitch
Publication Date: February 2, 2026 - 13:37

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Carney’s grocery, GST benefit plan will cost $12.4B over six years: PBO

February 2, 2026
The recently announced Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit will cost an estimated $12.4 billion over six years, according to the Parliamentary Budget Officer.


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