Canada Budget 2026 highlights investment and affordability measures

The Government of Canada has highlighted Budget 2026 investments and affordability measures during a visit by Minister Joël Lightbound in Québec.

• The announcement was made on November 9, 2026 at Patro Roc-Amadour in Québec, Quebec, with Joël Lightbound, Jean-Yves Duclos, and Steeve Lavoie present.
• Budget 2026 includes measures for private capital mobilization, a Canada Growth Incentive, a Productivity Mega Deduction, a Canada Strong Fund, and funding for the Canada Electricity Strategy to double grid capacity by 2050.
• The budget also mentions one million energy-efficient home retrofits, a 2027 Supplement to the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, expanded Nutrition North Canada, and $1.5 billion for ice rinks and recreational facilities.
• The article is a government news release describing a new budget announcement, not an analysis piece.