Canada unveils Budget 2026 investments in affordability

The Government of Canada, through Minister Gary Anandasangaree, highlighted Budget 2026 investments at the Vaughan Food Bank in Vaughan, Ontario.

• The announcement focused on Budget 2026 measures to lower the cost of food and essentials, strengthen food infrastructure, and support affordability, with the minister speaking at a November 9, 2026 event in Vaughan, Ontario.
• The release also outlined broader budget measures, including $610.3 million over four years for Nutrition North Canada starting in 2027-28, up to $339 for a single person without children and $679 for a couple with two children through the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, and more than $50 billion in investments for reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.