- Manitoba passed Bill 53, expanding the Retail Sales Tax exemption for most food items starting July 1, 2026.
- The exemption does not apply to food sold by restaurants, certain licensed premises, cinemas, sports/live entertainment venues, or sports/recreational facilities.
- Alcoholic beverages are excluded from the expanded food exemption.
- Prenatal vitamins are also now exempt from sales tax.
Source: sovos.com
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