Manitoba Eliminates Sales Tax on Prepared Foods

0:00Manitoba Premier Wab Kenu has announced a plan to eliminate the 7% provincial sales tax on prepared foods and drinks from grocery stores. This move comes ahead of the province's 2026 budget reveal on Tuesday afternoon. It targets items bought for immediate consumption that currently carry the tax. Basic groceries like meat, dairy, eggs, fruits, vegetables, and coffee are already tax-free in Manitoba. The new policy focuses on convenience options, such as ready-made salads, rotisserie chickens, and sparkling water grabbed on the go for quick family. Meadls. Experts note the change offers modest savings, mainly benefiting busy families, singles, and seniors who depend on these items. Food Professor Sylvain Shalabaugh calls it a strong symbolic step for affordability, though it won't tackle deeper issues like supply chain cause or. Shringflation on Snacks Kenu expects the budget to pass by July 1st, making these items fully tax-free soon after. He frames it as real relief, where it counts most for everyday Manitobans facing higher

1:04living costs. Meanwhile, Ontario's budget drops Thursday amid calls to address surging provincial debt, leaving eyes on whether other leaders might follow suit with. Similar tax relief. Stay informed with Canada News today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.