Overview

• The Canada Revenue Agency will automatically file returns for about 1 million low‑income people in 2027 for the 2026 tax year, expanding to an expected 5.5 million by 2028.
• The initiative is designed to ensure eligible non‑filers receive benefits such as the GST/HST credit, the Canada child benefit and the Canada Disability Benefit.
• The measures will be presented in the federal budget to be tabled on Nov. 4, following earlier policy signals dating back to 2023 and the 2024 fall economic statement.
• The budget will also make the National School Food Program permanent, with meals planned for up to 400,000 children.
• The government will revive the Canada Strong Pass over the holiday period and summer 2026, offering free or discounted access to museums, historic sites, parks and rail travel.