The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is backing a call by the opposition Liberals to cut the tax from pre-prepared food items and non-alcoholic beverages.

Liberal Leader John Hogan introduced the private members’ bill in the House of Assembly last week.

The federation’s Devin Drover agrees that cutting the tax from prepared groceries is something government can do to deliver immediate relief to residents.

Manitoba is introducing a similar measure as of July 1st, indicating that it could save the average family of four about $100 a year.

While most groceries are tax-free, the province charges sales tax on prepared and ready-to eat items, which many families buy for convenience. The CFA says taking the provincial tax off those items will help every household.