What's new in Budget 2026

Kickstarting Canada's Investment Supercycle with the Productivity Mega Deduction was announced on September 15, 2026.

Gross $1.7B, net of: Funds previously provisioned in the fiscal framework (-$200M); Projected revenues (-$114M).

Gross $433M, net of: Projected revenues (-$14.0M).

Funding proposed for the NRC to renew the Industrial Research Assistance Program's Clean Technology initiative, which supports Canadian small- and medium-sized enterprises to develop, demonstrate, and commercialise clean technologies.

Gross $249M, net of: Funds sourced from existing departmental resources (-$145M).

Funding proposed for POLAR to support investments related to the Canadian High Arctic Research Station as well as enhancements to its Science and Technology program and related operations.

Gross $150M, net of: Funds previously provisioned in the fiscal framework (-$56.0M).

Funding proposed for CanNor to renew support for economic development projects in the North through Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth) and the Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program.

Funding proposed for NRCan to renew the GeoNorth program, which generates and disseminates public geoscience data used to support land-use and infrastructure development decisions, exploration for geological and mineral resources, and environmental assessments in Canada's North.

Funding proposed for CIRNAC to support the governance and oversight of offshore oil and gas activities in the Arctic Ocean.

Funding proposed for the SCC to strengthen access to standards expertise and support Canadian firms' participation in domestic and international markets.

Funding proposed for HICC to renew the Canadian Infrastructure Council, which publishes independent reports to help governments identify where infrastructure investment is most needed over the long term.

Gross $11.5B, net of: Funds sourced from existing departmental resources (-$150M).

Supporting Canadian workers and businesses captures measures that were previously announced on May 4, 2026; June 3, 2026; August 25, 2026; and October 21, 2026. This includes broad-based support for workers and businesses and targeted support announced for steel, aluminum, automotive, copper, forestry, mining, and critical minerals sectors.

This measure includes Employment Insurance (EI) expenditures which will be sourced from the fiscal framework, charged to the EI Operating Account, and ultimately recovered through future EI premiums. EI premiums will be set according to the seven-year break-even mechanism in order to recover these costs.

Funding proposed for PCO for the Major Projects Office to support work on projects listed and considered for listing under the Building Canada Act, including consultation with Indigenous Peoples and regulatory work.

Gross $55.0M, net of: Funds sourced from existing departmental resources (-$4.0M).

Funding proposed for TC to renew supply chain data and analysis used to identify bottlenecks, monitor disruptions, and inform decisions on trade diversification and economic security.

Securing the future of a Canada-wide early learning and child care system was announced on June 19, 2026

The extension of the federal fuel excise tax relief on gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuels was announced on September 2, 2026.

Gross $1.6B, net of: Costs to be recovered ($0); Projected revenues ($0).

The National Food Security Strategy was announced on June 11, 2026.

$2 billion investment, retrofitting 1 million homes to save Canadians $1 billion per year was announced on October 8, 2026.

Improving access to mental health and home and community care was announced on October 14, 2026.

Gross $511M, net of: Projected revenues (-$225M).

Gross $452M, net of: Funds sourced from existing departmental resources (-$192M).

Helping workers build skills for the jobs of tomorrow was announced on October 26, 2026.

This measure includes Employment Insurance (EI) expenditures which will be sourced from the fiscal framework, charged to the EI Operating Account, and ultimately recovered through future EI premiums. EI premiums will be set according to the seven-year break-even mechanism in order to recover these costs.

This measure includes Employment Insurance (EI) expenditures which will be sourced from the fiscal framework, charged to the EI Operating Account, and ultimately recovered through future EI premiums. EI premiums will be set according to the seven-year break-even mechanism in order to recover these costs.

Funding proposed for ESDC to renew funding for non-profit organisations that help temporary foreign workers understand their rights and get help if they experience abuse, exploitation, or workplace problems.

Gross $90.0M, net of: Projected revenues (-$22.0M).

Funding proposed for IRCC to expand screening checks using fingerprints and facial images to more travellers. This would include a new requirement for visa-exempt travellers applying for an electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), an online travel authorisation required before flying to Canada, to submit a facial image remotely to verify their identity and reduce fraud.

Gross $99.0M, net of: Funds sourced from existing departmental resources (-$35.0M).

Funding proposed for the IRB, IRCC and CBSA to reduce asylum inventories and support the effective functioning of Canada's asylum system.

Funding proposed for CRA for continued administration of the First Home Savings Account.

Gross $27.0M, net of: Funds sourced from existing departmental resources (-$9.0M).

Funding proposed for PHAC to renew the Vaccine Impact Assistance Program, which provides financial support to people in Canada who have been assessed as having sustained a serious and permanent injury as a result of receiving a HC-authorised vaccine.

Gross $12.0M, net of: Funds sourced from existing departmental resources (-$6.0M).

Funding proposed for PHAC to renew funding for AIDE Canada, which provides free autism information and resources for autistic people and their families, and to fund community-led autism projects.

This measure includes Employment Insurance (EI) expenditures which will be sourced from the fiscal framework, charged to the EI Operating Account, and ultimately recovered through future EI premiums. EI premiums will be set according to the seven-year break-even mechanism in order to recover these costs.

Includes projected Employment Insurance premium revenues for measures in section 2.3 (Supporting Canadian workers and businesses), in section 3.4 (Launching Team Canada Strong, Helping workers build skills for the jobs of tomorrow, and Helping workers affected by tariffs gain new skills), and in section 6 – Additional investments (Improving technical support for the My Service Canada Account).

Gross $6.1B, net of: Funds sourced from existing departmental resources (-$798M).

In addition, there is a realignment of existing funds of $607 million for Jordan's Principle from 2025-26 to 2026-27 and 2027-28.

Gross $5.0B, net of: Funds sourced from existing departmental resources (-$160M).

Investments in First Nations clean water infrastructure and legislation were announced on June 16, 2026.

The First Nations and Inuit Policing Program component of "Strengthening health and safety in Indigenous communities" was announced on October 26, 2026.

Gross $1.3B, net of: Funds previously provisioned in the fiscal framework (-$8.0M).

Gross $1.2B, net of: Funds sourced from existing departmental resources (-$45.0M).

Investing in our oceans was announced September 29, 2026.

Support for Canada's audiovisual sector component of the "Supporting Canadian stories, journalism and media" was announced on June 3, 2026.

Funding proposed for CATSA to continue operations for airport security screening.

Gross $325M, net of: Funds sourced from existing departmental resources (-$100M).

Funding proposed for CIRNAC to support Indigenous and federal participation in the negotiation of modern treaties, self-government agreements, and other constructive arrangements that advance predictability in the exercise of section 35 rights.

Funding proposed for VAC and the RCMP to maintain case management services that help veterans and former RCMP members with complex health and rehabilitation needs navigate services and access timely support.

Funding proposed for ECCC, NRC, and DFO to renew measures to reduce plastic waste and increase circularity by developing and implementing regulations, gathering relevant and consistent data, and conducting scientific research activities to inform policy-making, and to support the Ghost Gear Program.

Funding proposed for ISC to expand the reserve land base of First Nations by supporting the processing of requests, enhancing First Nation technical capacity, and advancing Indigenous-led land governance.

Funding proposed for DFO to renew measures to prevent, detect, and respond to aquatic invasive species, while supporting partnerships with provinces, territories, Indigenous Peoples, and other stakeholders to protect Canada's freshwater and marine ecosystems.

Funding proposed for HC to renew support for the Brain Canada Foundation, a national foundation dedicated to advancing neurological research.

Funding proposed for Canada Council for the Arts to support professional artists and arts organisations in the creation, production, and presentation of theatre, dance, music, and other live performances.

Funding proposed for CIRNAC to continue to support the effective and timely resolution of Indigenous litigation.

Funding proposed for PCH to renew support for the Canadian Safe Sport Program to help prevent and address maltreatment in sport and support safe sport environments for all participants.

Funding proposed for PCH for the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities program to support Indigenous-led sport and recreation and support Indigenous community well-being through sport.

Funding proposed for CIRNAC to support the operations of the Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning, which offers post-secondary land-based learning and research programs to Indigenous students in the Northwest Territories.

Funding proposed for JUS to advance Indigenous-led justice initiatives, enforcement of Indigenous laws, and the revitalisation of Indigenous legal traditions.

Funding proposed for VAC to expand the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund to support research and community-based projects in areas such as women veterans' health and well-being, employment after service, and recognition of modern military service.

Funding proposed for NRCan and ISC to support Canada's land registry responsibilities under the Indian Act, including conducting land surveys and maintaining an online land registry.

Funding proposed for CIRNAC to support the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation in its mission to support Residential School Survivors, preserve historical records, and advance reconciliation initiatives.

Funding proposed for the RCMP's National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains to support Indigenous communities through specialised investigations, training, and outreach related to missing persons, unidentified remains, and the legacy of residential schools.

Strengthening emergency preparedness in First Nations communities was announced on October 26, 2026.

Delivering the benefits of AI for all Canadians – AI for All was announced on June 4, 2026.

Addressing gender-based violence was announced on July 16, 2026.

Gross $1.4B, net of: Funds previously provisioned in the fiscal framework (-$1.0B).

Advancing the Defence Drone Initiative was announced on July 23, 2026.

Gross $207M, net of: Costs to be recovered (-$29.0M).

Gross $183M, net of: Projected revenues (-$61.0M).

Funding proposed for CBSA to continue to support the timely identification and removal of individuals who are inadmissible to Canada.

Funding proposed for CBSA to sustain its ability to identify, examine, and detain suspected stolen vehicles before they leave Canada.

Funding proposed for GAC, FIN and the RCMP to continue delivering Canada's sanctions regime.

Funding proposed for PS and the RCMP to administer the Criminal Code Authorisation Regime, a process to facilitate the delivery of necessary international assistance activities in terrorist-controlled areas, while mitigating the risk that funding will benefit a terrorist group.

Funding proposed for CBSA to continue enforcement activities associated with Afghan nationals who arrived under the Afghanistan Special Immigration Measures and related resettlement initiatives.

Funding proposed for PS to support the Canadian Cyber Defence Collective's Strategic Forum. The Strategic Forum serves as Canada's national platform for cyber leadership and coordinated action by convening experts to co-develop practical, cross-sector solutions that enhance Canada's collective cyber resilience.

Funding proposed for the RCMP to maintain activities to detect, deter, and disrupt migrant smuggling operations targeting Canada.

Preparing for and responding to wildfires was announced on October 30, 2026.

Funding proposed for PS to support the Strategic Cooperation Centre on Information Sharing, which is the Government of Canada's centre of expertise on the Security of Information and Disclosure Act.

Funding proposed for NRCan to continue to support the Canada in a Changing Climate National Assessment Process to synthesise knowledge on climate change impacts and adaptation in Canada.

Funding proposed for PS to continue implementation of Canada's Flood Risk Finder.

Gross $7.0B, net of: Funds previously provisioned in the fiscal framework and sourced from existing departmental resources (-$7.0B).

Expanding Operation REASSURANCE was announced on July 8, 2026.

Gross $2.6B, net of: Funds previously provisioned in the fiscal framework and sourced from existing departmental resources (-$2.6B).

The Ukraine Support Loan component of the "Strengthening Canada's defence industrial base" was announced on October 30, 2026.

After measures in this budget and savings from the review of external management and other consulting services announced in SEU 2026, the balance of savings to be identified at a future date is $0.5 billion in 2027-28, and an average of $1.8 billion annually from 2028-29 to 2030-31.

This measure proposes to expand the exceptions to the excessive interest and financing expenses limitation rules for purpose-built rental housing and regulated energy utility businesses to cover indirect funding within an affiliated group and by broadening the scope of a regulated energy utility business to incorporate prices set by Crown corporations and through government-operated markets.

This measure proposes to exempt the supply of qualifying massage therapy services and zero-rate devices specially designed to treat cancer using alternating electric field therapy for GST/HST purposes.

Funding proposed for CSC to meet its statutory obligations as an employer with respect to workplace injury, including physical and psychological injuries.

Funding proposed for CAS to support compliance with the Official Languages Act and reduce the existing translation backlog, help the Federal Court manage elevated caseloads, as well as complete work to modernise the infrastructure that supports Canada's national courts.

Funding proposed for HC to renew occupational health services, medical advice, and guidance that protect federal workers, including correctional officers, border services officers, and other employees who require mandatory occupational health evaluations.

Gross $30.0M, net of: Funds from CPP account (-$2.0M).

Funding proposed for ESDC to renew support for Canadians who need help accessing their My Service Canada Account and the benefits and services it supports, including Employment Insurance, the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security.

This measure includes Employment Insurance (EI) expenditures which will be sourced from the fiscal framework, charged to the EI Operating Account, and ultimately recovered through future EI premiums. EI premiums will be set according to the seven-year break-even mechanism in order to recover these costs.

The measure proposes updates to the fuel excise tax licensing framework and to provide relief for certain past instances where unintended tax burdens occurred.

Funding proposed for the RCMP to support the implementation of findings from external reviews and the Management Advisory Board, which is a legislated advisory body that provides the RCMP Commissioner with independent expert advice in areas such as governance, risk management, and resource stewardship.

Funding proposed for LAC to acquire, preserve, and provide Canadians with access to the records of Canada's 23rd Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau.

Funding proposed for PCH to support lieutenant governors in carrying out their roles and responsibilities.

Gross $235M, net of: Funds sourced from existing departmental resources (-$21.0M); Funds from Canada Pension Plan (CPP) account (-$214M).

This measure proposes to allow the CRA to share information with an administrator of a registered pension plan about the death of a member who is entitled to an unclaimed pension benefit.

Gross $346M, net of: Projected savings (-$448M).

Numbers reflect incremental savings resulting from modernisation activities at Canada Post Corporation. Canada Post Corporation's overall net operating losses are accounted for in the fiscal framework and included in the Public Accounts.

This measure introduces specific and clear tax consequences where the CRA revokes the registration of a registered pension plan that does not comply with registration conditions. In addition, it strengthens the integrity rules that apply to individual pension plans.

Includes $3.4 million over four years, starting in 2027-28, and $1 million ongoing to Fisheries and Oceans Canada to implement an administrative monetary penalties regime under the Fisheries Act.

Gross $117M, net of: Projected revenues (-$1.2B).