Mark Carney’s Plan to Offset INSANE Grocery Prices with New GST Rebate Will Help Millions of Canadians

In major Canada politics news, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recently introduced a new GST rebated called the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit aimed at assisting low-income Canadians amidst rising costs of living. Carney's plan to provide relief from the worsening affordability crisis reflects polls ranking it as the Liberals greatest area for improvement.

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This politics news analysis was recorded on January 27, 2026.

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FURTHER READING

Carney unveils boost to GST credit as Parliament resumes

https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/carney-unveils-boost-to-gst-credit-as-parliament-resumes/

Approval of Carney government rises to 64%; 78% believe arrangement with China on canola and cars was the right thing to do.

https://sparkadvocacy.ca/insights/2026/01/approval-of-carney-government-rises-to-64-78-believe-arrangement-with-china-on-canola-and-cars-was-the-right-thing-to-do

The new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/01/the-new-canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit.html

GST credit hike a ‘meaningful’ affordability measure for low-income people: economist

https://www.nsnews.com/the-mix/gst-credit-hike-a-meaningful-affordability-measure-for-low-income-people-economist-11790889

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