Members of parliament announced new measures to bring costs down for Canadians on Oct. 10.

The Liberal government announced it will roll out an automatic tax filing system for low-income Canadians. It also announced that the National Food Program is now permanent, and the Canada Strong Pass – which includes Canadian travel/recreation discounts and free admission to national parks, historic sites and marine conservation centres – is being brought back over the winter holidays and next summer.

Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and MP Will Greaves made the announcement in Greater Victoria – one of the most expensive communities in the country, Greaves noted. “Families are feeling the squeeze,” he said.

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