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Canadians to get one-time groceries benefit payment this summer
More than 12 million recipients will get a one-time payment equal to 50% of the 2025-26 GST/HST credit.
- On Friday, Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State , announced eligible Canadians will receive a one-time GST/HST credit top-up on June 5, 2026, reaching more than 12 million recipients.
- Since 2020, food prices in Canada have risen faster than overall inflation, costing the average household $782, prompting the government to launch this benefit to help offset increased grocery bills.
- A family of four with a $40,000 net income will receive a $533 top-up on June 5, while a single person earning $25,000 annually will get half that amount, the Canada Revenue Agency says.
- Starting July 3, the GST/HST credit will be renamed the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, with quarterly payments increasing by 25% for the next five years to support eligible households.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney also announced federal fuel excise tax rates will be reduced to zero cents per litre starting April 20, 2026, providing relief on transportation costs through September 7.
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Leaning Left11Leaning Right0Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution69% Left
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- 69% of the sources lean Left
69% Left
L 69%
C 31%
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