Like I always say, it’s easy to support local with all of the incredible local businesses we have in and around Dartmouth—Cole Harbour.
Who doesn’t love a deal from Gateway Meat Market in Westphal!?
And with the new Budget 2026 Groceries and Essentials Benefit top-up, an individual could receive up to $339 more for groceries, and a family of four could get up to $679 extra.
Today, Minister Sean Fraser and my colleagues stopped by Gateway to highlight some of the affordability measures in Budget 2026 that would help Nova Scotians:
More help with groceries. Nova Scotians who already receive the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit would get a one-time top-up equal to 50% of their benefit.
More help for family caregivers. Proposed changes to the Canada Caregiver Credit would allow eligible caregivers to receive up to $1,260 annually, even if they owe no income tax. I know from my many conversations here at home what a big difference this will make for so many.
Savings at the pump. Nova Scotians are already saving up to 10 cents a litre on gas after our government put the fuel tax on hold.
Lower heating bills. Heating your home with oil, propane, or inefficient electric baseboards can be expensive. The National Heat Pump Rebate would help Nova Scotians cover the cost of switching to a more efficient cold-climate heat pump.
At a time when affordability remains top of mind for many families, these measures are aimed at helping Nova Scotians keep more money in their pockets.
Gateway Meat Market
667 Main Street, Westphal
