Opinion | Finally Mark Carney delivers a breakthrough for Canadians asking for help. Will it be enough? – Right To Food
February 4, 2026
Jasmine Ramze Rezaee is the Director of Policy and Community Action at Right To Food.
The federal government recently announced the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB), an income support designed to help Canadians afford the basics of life. For millions of people struggling to put food on the table, this announcement will mean immediate relief.
For those of us who have spent years working to address food insecurity, it also marks a considerable policy win. It demonstrates that even in an era of fiscal austerity on the social front, governments can make targeted investments in meaningful social programs.
