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Could removing the NL sales tax on prepared foods ease grocery bills? | PNI Atlantic News
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The Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal government introduced the Fair Prices and Tax-Free Groceries Act, 2026, proposing to remove the provincial portion of the HST from prepared foods and non-alcoholic beverages and to study broader food affordability within six months. The government says this aims to reduce grocery costs, but the Department of Finance…
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