Last month, Bill C-46, the Cost of Living Act, No. 3, received Royal Assent following a thorough study in the Senate and unanimous approval by the House of Commons.

This legislation delivers new, targeted inflation relief to the Canadians who need it most through the new Grocery Rebate, and strengthens public health care with a $2 billion Canada Health Transfer (CHT) top-up. This funding will help reduce backlogs and wait times, and support pediatric hospitals and emergency rooms.

Introduced in Budget 2023, the new one-time Grocery Rebate will deliver targeted inflation relief for 11 million low- and modest-income Canadians and families who need it most, and will be delivered to eligible Canadians starting July 5, 2023.

Bill C-46 also delivers the previously announced $2 billion CHT top-up, to help provinces and territories deliver the high-quality and timely health care Canadians expect and deserve.

For more information: Minister Steven Guilbeault highlights budget investments to make life more affordable with new Grocery Rebate - Canada.ca

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