# Groceries

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the 'Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit,' a new program to provide financial relief for groceries and essential items. However, widespread concerns about affordability and inflation persist, with criticism directed at the government's policies.

### About Groceries
Groceries refers to food and other household items purchased at a supermarket or grocery store.  

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The most influential creators that mention Groceries in the last [--] hours

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| [@flikeroo](/creator/twitter/flikeroo) | [--]    | [-----]     | [--]     | [--]           |

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### Sentiment: 90%
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[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/groceries/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 90%  
Daily Average: 74%  
[--] Month: 71% no change  
[--] Months: 71% +4%  
[--] Year: 71% -18%  
1-Year High: 96% on 2025-03-21  
1-Year Low: 33% on 2025-07-06  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit: (45%) The Canadian government's new benefit program aims to provide financial relief for groceries and essential items.
- Kindness and Community Support: (20%) Acts of kindness, such as helping with groceries or offering support during difficult times, are highlighted.
- Budgeting and Saving on Groceries: (15%) Tips and strategies for saving money on grocery purchases are shared.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Affordability and Inflation Concerns: (55%) Widespread concern over the rising cost of groceries and its impact on household budgets.
- Government Policy Criticism: (30%) Criticism of government initiatives and their effectiveness in addressing grocery affordability.
- Supply Chain and Economic Issues: (15%) Discussions around supply chain disruptions and broader economic factors affecting food prices.
  

### Top Groceries News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

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"Calgarians food bank react to the prime ministers affordability announcement Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a major boost to the GST credit on Monday rebranding the program as the 'Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit' in a bid to provide immediate relief to [--] million low-income Canadians"  
[News Link](https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/calgarians-food-bank-react-to-the-prime-ministers-affordability-announcement/) [@CTVNews](/creator/x/CTVNews) 2026-01-27T04:00Z 2.5M followers, [----] engagements


"Grocery rebate welcomed by shoppers but won't make ends meet As grocery prices continue to climb across Canada the federal government is introducing a boost to the GST credit rebranded as the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit aimed at easing household budgets for low-and-modest-income Canadians"  
[News Link](https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article/shoppers-say-federal-grocery-rebate-welcome-but-wont-fully-address-affordability/) [@CTVNews](/creator/x/CTVNews) 2026-01-27T00:30Z 2.5M followers, [----] engagements


"In Canadian politics a new world order can't overshadow the price of groceries CBC News The old world is dying and a new era of global instability beckons. The future of world affairs remains to be written. But first the groceries"  
[News Link](https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-poilievre-groceries-analysis-9.7061885) [@people](/creator/x/people) 2026-01-26T23:16Z 228.6M followers, [----] engagements


"How to receive Carney's new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit National Post"  
[News Link](https://nationalpost.com/life/food/mark-carney-gst-rebate-canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit) [@nationalpost](/creator/x/nationalpost) 2026-01-26T18:40Z 1M followers, 10.1K engagements



### Top Groceries Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

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"@JBlunt1018 And thats only possible with mass deportations. Whos competing with Americans for housing in major American cities Whore receiving massive government handouts for groceries in major American cities If demand goes down dont you think prices will too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/nicksortor/status/2015993334569779228) [@nicksortor](/creator/x/nicksortor) 2026-01-27T03:40Z 1.4M followers, 32.8K engagements


"Keanu Reeves Comforts Sandra Bullock in Her Hardest Moment When Sandra Bullock was heartbroken and alone Keanu Reeves showed up with groceries flowers and quiet support. He cooked cleaned and stayed until the house felt calm againreminding her she didnt have to face it alone. Keanu Reeves Sandra Bullock kindness support real life heroes helping friends emotional moments quiet generosity comforting gestures Keanu Reeves Sandra Bullock kindness support real life heroes helping friends emotional moments quiet generosity comforting gestures"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VzKbAsA0opI) [@kindspotlight](/creator/youtube/kindspotlight) 2026-01-27T03:28Z 45.7K followers, 141.7K engagements


"Global National: Jan. [--] [----] Record winter storm buries Eastern Canada From Toronto to Halifax millions of Canadians are digging out of a ferocious snowstorm that's blanketed Eastern Canada. Heidi Petracek looks at how the treacherous conditions cancelled flights and triggered power outages in Ontario Quebec and Nova Scotia. Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a boost to the GST tax credit aimed at offsetting the rising cost of groceries. Mackenzie Gray explains what's planned who will benefit from the rebate what difference it could make and the cost of the new measures. U.S. President"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rMkk1CH4tUI) [@globalnews](/creator/youtube/globalnews) 2026-01-27T03:00Z 4.9M followers, 132.2K engagements


"PM Mark Carneys Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit will cost $11.7 billion over [--] years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/6ixbuzztv/status/2015931982518026590) [@6ixbuzztv](/creator/x/6ixbuzztv) 2026-01-26T23:36Z 160.1K followers, 16.3K engagements

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