Canada highlights Budget 2026 investments in southeast Alberta

Natural Resources Canada has announced that Minister Tim Hodgson visited Medicine Hat, Alberta, to highlight the federal government’s Budget 2026 and its affordability and investment measures.

• Minister Hodgson visited the South Country Co-op 13th Avenue Food Center to promote the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit; a one-time 50% increase early next year will provide up to $339 for a single person without children and up to $679 for a couple with two children.
• He also spoke to the Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce about Budget 2026 accelerating Canada’s Investment Supercycle and including investments to expand electricity infrastructure, advance nuclear energy, and bring more critical minerals to market.