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Announced in January, Canadians can expect at least a modicum of relief in their bank accounts.
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On June 5, Canadians can expect to receive the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) – essentially a rebrand of the usual GST/HST credit – meant to provide support for low and middle-income Canadians dealing with the high cost of living.
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A single person who earns $25,000 in net income will get $267 on June 5, along with a longer-term increase of $136 for the 2026-27 benefit year.
The one-time and quarterly payments will benefit upwards of 12 million recipients, the government said.
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The Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit will replace the GST/HST credit as of this July.
With all benefits included and including the June 5 top-up, a family of four is entitled to receive up to $1,890 in total benefits in 2026, while a single individual could see payouts of up to $950 by the end of this year.
Eligibility is determined by the CRA based on your declared income on your tax return.
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