The 2023 federal budget promised that the Canada Revenue Agency would introduce a new automatic filing service, but it has yet to fully launch.

Ottawa will automatically file returns for low-income Canadians starting with the 2026 tax year to ensure they receive federal payments such as GST/HST credits, Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced.

Speaking at a news conference Friday in Ottawa, Mr. Carney said the measure will be included in the Nov. 4 federal budget, along with two other items he chose to reveal ahead of time.

They include making the National School Food Program permanent and renewing the Canada Strong Pass for the holidays and for next summer. The pass allows Canadians to visit national parks and historic sites for free and offers 25 per cent off Via Rail tickets for a

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