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Maritimers unconvinced federal grocery benefit program will make a big difference at check outs
Description
9 hours ago
The federal government is reporting that more than half a million Maritimes are set to receive extra cash in their bank accounts thanks to the Canada groceries and essentials benefit. The one-time GST top up went out to Canadians on June 5, but as Mitchell Bailey reports, not all shoppers are convinced it will make a big difference at the check out.
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Maritimers unconvinced federal grocery benefit program will make a big difference at check outs02:11 | 9 hours ago -
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Carney ‘not used to taking any difficult questions’: Poilievre challenges PM’s Parliament attendance01:59 | May 26, 2026 -
Poilievre pushes motion for PM Carney, Liberals to scrap all federal gas taxes in 202603:44 | May 26, 2026 -
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Ford won’t ban surveillance pricing, but would tear retailers ‘to shreds’ in any case of ‘collusion’01:27 | April 16, 2026 -
Canada’s food suppliers add fuel surcharges amid Hormuz closure02:05 | April 15, 2026 -
Moody’s has changed its outlook for New Brunswick from stable to negative01:59 | April 15, 2026 -
Canadians welcome ‘necessary’ gas tax relief01:51 | April 14, 2026 -
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Maritimers unconvinced federal grocery benefit program will make a big difference at check outs02:11 | 9 hours ago
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BC SPCA highlighting rising demand for pet food banks02:11 | May 17, 2026
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Foods pumped up with protein trend02:18 | May 14, 2026
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Champagne says cost of food, rent and gas remains top concern for Canadians05:10 | May 9, 2026
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Maritime musicians say rising cost of living is making touring more difficult02:08 | May 4, 2026
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Maritimers are ‘shocked’ by another significant increase to gas prices02:09 | May 1, 2026
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Carney ‘out of touch,’ Canadians ‘out of money’: Poilievre on cost-of-living crisis05:04 | April 21, 2026
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Canada’s inflation rate hits 2.4% in March01:58 | April 20, 2026
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Ford won’t ban surveillance pricing, but would tear retailers ‘to shreds’ in any case of ‘collusion’01:27 | April 16, 2026
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Canada’s food suppliers add fuel surcharges amid Hormuz closure02:05 | April 15, 2026
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New Brunswick advocates cite affordability concerns as Easter holiday sees uptick in demand for services02:05 | April 6, 2026
Maritimers unconvinced federal grocery benefit program will make a big difference at check outs
Description
9 hours ago
The federal government is reporting that more than half a million Maritimes are set to receive extra cash in their bank accounts thanks to the Canada groceries and essentials benefit. The one-time GST top up went out to Canadians on June 5, but as Mitchell Bailey reports, not all shoppers are convinced it will make a big difference at the check out.
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