Over 11 million low and middle-income Canadians will begin receiving a one-time grocery rebate beginning July 4, with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland saying the measure will allow ” some important breathing space” for families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.
“This grocery rebate will make a real difference to Canadians who really need help right now. But I would never claim that the grocery rebate alone will alleviate the entire impact of inflation, especially on the most vulnerable people,” Ms. Freeland told reporters during a press conference on July 4.
The grocery allowance is a repeat of the temporary boost to the 2022 GST rebate the Liberal government introduced in response to rising inflation. Those eligible for the rebate do not need to apply and payment will automatically come through direct deposit or mailed cheques. According to a press release from Ms. Freeland’s office, the rebate will provide “targeted inflation relief.”…