Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference at the Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations in New York on Sept. 23, 2025. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced updates on some benefit programs, including provisions for automatic tax filing and benefits for low-income Canadians, ahead of the release of the federal budget in November.
The prime minister said on Oct. 10 that tax filing will be made automatic for low-income Canadians so they don’t miss qualifying for benefits. He also announced the national school food program will be made permanent, and the Canada Strong Pass for free or discounted admission to national sites will be extended.
