Carney Announces Automatic Tax Filing, Makes School Food Permanent: A Look at the Policy and Political Reactions
As part of the upcoming federal budget, the government will implement an automatic tax filing system for low-income Canadians, which will begin enrolling a million people in 2027 and expand to 5.5 million by 2029, in an effort to ensure access to essential benefits. The budget also includes making the national school food program permanent, which provides meals to 400,000 children annually. Furthermore, the Canada Strong Pass, initially created to promote domestic tourism, will be extended through the holiday season and summer of 2026, offering free access to national parks and museums.
John Q. Hosedrinker