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What you need to know about the federal government’s grocery and essentials rebate
About 12 million Canadians are eligible, and the benefit replaces the GST/HST credit with quarterly payments and a one-time top-up.
- On Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Diana Fox Carney visited a FreshCo in Brampton, Ont., to mark the launch of the federal government's Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit.
- The new Benefit replaces the former GST/HST credit, supporting about 12 million eligible Canadians with consistent financial assistance for groceries and essentials.
- Based on 2025 tax returns, payments provide a maximum $679 annually for single persons and $890 for married couples, with an additional $234 per eligible child under 19.
- Eligible recipients currently receive a one-time GST/HST top-up covering the transition period, with quarterly payments beginning in July and continuing in October, January, and April.
- Income caps for the top-up are set at $59,481 for couples with no children and $74,201 for couples with four children, based on 2024 income levels.
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What you need to know about the federal government's grocery and essentials rebate
OTTAWA - The federal government's new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit will see its first round of quarterly payments go out today.
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Carney visits grocery store to promote Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit
Friday June 5, 2026 | NATIONAL [Posted in VICTORIA, BC – 11:17 am PT] by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends The Groceries and Essentials Benefit top-up has been delivered to over 12 million low- and modest-income Canadians today. Prime Minister Mark Carney marked the day with a visit to a grocery store in […] The post Carney visits grocery store to promote Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit appeared first on Island Social Trends.
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