The Canadian government should make the grocery rebate permanent to combat the affordability crisis

The federal government's grocery rebate will provide one-time monetary relief to 11 million low- and modest-income Canadians and families. (Shutterstock)

One of the most anticipated measures of the 2023 Canadian federal budget is the grocery rebate. The rebate is designed to provide relief to millions of Canadians who are struggling with rising grocery prices and food insecurity.

It is a temporary cash transfer of up to $467 for eligible couples with two children, $234 for single Canadians without children and $225 for seniors.