Government of Canada details 50% grocery boost, nearly $45B housing and $2B heat pumps

On 2026-11-09, Government of Canada set out Budget 2026: 50% grocery benefit boost for 2026–27, nearly $45B housing, $610.3M Nutrition North, $2B heat pumps.

IRCNews desk November 9, 2026 1 min read

On 2026-11-09, Government of Canada set out Budget 2026: 50% grocery benefit boost for 2026–27, nearly $45B housing, $610.3M Nutrition North, $2B heat pumps.

Federal affordability steps in Budget 2026—covering groceries, caregiver credit, housing, health care, tax filing, fuel relief and energy rebates—signal cost-of-living support for newcomers, students, workers, employers and families across Canada.

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