Manitoba Expands Retail Sales Tax Exemption on Groceries Effective July 1, 2026

Effective July 1, 2026, Manitoba will expand the retail sales tax exemption on basic groceries to include more food and beverage items sold by grocery stores.
Newly exempt items include ready-to-eat foods, snack foods, carbonated beverages, sweetened baked goods, and confectionery.
The exemption does not apply to dietary supplements or taxable non-food items.
Only products sold at qualifying grocery stores are eligible; food service establishments, small stores with tobacco licenses in cities, restaurants, entertainment venues, vending machines, and catering services are excluded.

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