The province released its 2026 Budget last Tuesday, with some groups applauding the government’s actions and others feeling a little less enthusiastic.

A big talking point has been the removal of the PST from food items in grocery stores.

Dr. Fletcher Baragar, with the Department of Economics at the University of Manitoba, weighs in here.
 
Baragar said the savings to Manitobans on their grocery bills will be fairly small, but that every little bit helps, especially for low-income families.

The removal of the PST for food begins this July 1st.

Hear a more detailed analysis on the budget here on Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon.