MP Pauline Rochefort says last week’s federal budget includes measures that respond to priorities raised by residents across the riding.
Along with building a stronger Canadian economy, she says that includes initiatives on affordability, housing, support for caregivers, food security, and the rising cost of home heating.
“People across Nipissing–Timiskaming want to see practical action on affordability while building an economy that can create jobs and withstand global uncertainty,” says Rochefort. “This budget delivers support for families and caregivers today while investing in Canada’s long-term economic future.”
She says budget highlights for Nipissing–Timiskaming include:
• $4.1 billion in additional support through the 2027 Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Supplement for Canadians with low and modest incomes.
• Affordability measures in Budget 2026, together with the enhanced Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, are expected to help lift hundreds of thousands of Canadians out of poverty in 2027.
• $845 million over four years to make the Canada Caregiver Credit fully refundable and expand support for caregivers.
• $2 billion to retrofit one million homes, helping Canadians reduce energy use and save an estimated $1 billion annually on home energy costs.
• Measures to support the transition from homelessness to stable housing and help increase access to affordable homes.
• Continued investments through Nutrition North Canada to improve food affordability in northern and remote communities.
“The conversations I have had with residents, municipalities, businesses and community organizations across Nipissing–Timiskaming are reflected in this budget,” says Rochefort. “It invests in affordability, supports vulnerable Canadians and lays the groundwork for sustainable economic growth in a more uncertain world.”
