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Chips, rotisserie chickens and other foods go provincial sales tax-free in Manitoba
The NDP government says the change will save the average Manitoba family about $100 a year.
- Starting today, July 1, 2026, Manitoba removed the seven per cent PST from store-bought food, eliminating the tax on items such as chips, rotisserie chicken, and baked goods sold at grocery and convenience stores.
- Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew promoted the tax relief plan on March 25, 2026, during a news conference inside a Winnipeg grocery store, signaling the government's commitment to reducing food costs for residents.
- The NDP government estimates the change could save the average family $100 a year, while most groceries were already tax-exempt before this expansion of the exemption.
- Business groups, including Restaurants Canada, argue the policy disadvantages restaurants, while the Opposition Progressive Conservatives claim the cut subsidizes junk food without helping family finances.
- The PST remains charged on food sold at restaurants, bakeries, and bars, though the government indicated it will continually work with partners to review and improve the policy's results.
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Manitoba snackers rejoice: PST cut begins on chips, prepared meals at groceries
Manitoba is cutting its provincial sales tax on store-bought food starting Wednesday, which means there will no longer be seven per cent PST charged on products such as chips, rotisserie chickens and baked goods.
·Ottawa, Canada
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Manitoba cuts provincial sales tax on grocery and convenience store food
A recent tax cut will apply to food purchased at grocery and convenience stores, while meals from restaurants, bakeries, and bars will remain subject to the standard tax rate. This adjustment is part of broader efforts to manage living costs.
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