First Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Payment to Hit Accounts This Week. Here’s What to Expect

Eligible Canadians to get first payment from government benefit worth up to $1,826 annually this Friday

Eligible Canadians will receive their first quarterly payment as part of the new Canada Groceries and Essenials Benefit this week.

Check your bank account: The new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit lands this week

The new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit replaces the GST/HST credit on July 3 with a 25 per cent boost for the next five years. Check your eligibility and the full payment schedule.

First Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit payment to hit accounts this week. Here’s what to expect

The newly renamed GST/HST credit will be released on July 3 to eligible Canadians based on their 2025 tax returns.