Media advisory - Secretary of State Long announces update on the Groceries and Essentials Benefit payment

VAUGHAN, ON, April 16, 2026 /CNW/ - The Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions), will provide an update on the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit. The Secretary of State will be joined by local Members of Parliament from the Greater Toronto Area.

Date: Friday, April 17, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. ET

Notes for the media:

• Media are asked to arrive no later than 9:45 a.m. ET.
• Registration is mandatory. Please register by contacting the Media Relations team at: [email protected].
• More information will be provided upon registration. 

Contact:

Sofiya Sapeha
Press Secretary
Office of the Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions) 
[email protected]

Media Relations                                                 
Canada Revenue Agency
[email protected]

SOURCE Canada Revenue Agency