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Budget 2026 Brings a Second Grocery Top-Up: Who Gets It and How Much

  Canadian Money Brief  |  Budget 2026  |  November 6, 2026 Another grocery cheque is on the way. In Thursday's federal budget, Ottawa proposed a second one-time top-up to the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB), a payment worth half the benefit's annual value, expected to land in early 2027. $339 budget estimate, qualifying single person $679 budget estimate, couple with two children Early 2027 expected timing, exact date not announced $4.1B cost of the expanded program What Ottawa actually announced Budget 2026, a 511-page document titled "Masters of our Destiny," is mostly about investment and productivity. But tucked into its affordability measures is a repeat of something Canadians have already seen this year. The government proposes a one-time payment equal to half of the CGEB's annual value, and the Canadian Press reports it is expected in early 2027. A similar payment went out in June. That June payment was a one-time top-up equal to 50% of t...
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Don Davies Appointed Interim Leader of NDP Amid Party Transition

 

In a significant shift for the New Democratic Party (NDP), British Columbia MP Don Davies has been appointed as the interim leader following the resignation of Jagmeet Singh. The decision was made by the party’s federal council, which convened after the NDP’s disappointing performance in the recent federal election.

Davies, who previously served as the party’s health critic, played a key role in negotiating dental care and pharmacare legislation with the Liberal government. His leadership comes at a critical time, as the NDP faces challenges after losing official party status, with only seven seats remaining in the House of Commons.

The party has yet to determine the rules and timing for a leadership contest to select a permanent leader. In the meantime, Davies is expected to focus on rebuilding support, strengthening party infrastructure, and advocating for core NDP policies, including public health care, affordable housing, and fair taxation.

With the NDP at a crossroads, Davies’ leadership will be instrumental in shaping the party’s future direction and strategy. His experience and commitment to progressive policies may help the party regain momentum in the coming months.


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