Here’s the latest on the GST grocery rebate.
Canada’s GST/HST credit is being enhanced as part of a Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit. The plan includes a permanent 25% increase to the GST credit for five years starting in 2026, plus a one-time top-up this year. This package aims to help offset higher grocery costs for low- and modest-income Canadians. [Source: CBC report on the plan and timing; PBO cost estimates discussed in other coverage][1][7]
The one-time top-up is scheduled for 2026, with ongoing quarterly increases in the GST/HST credit over five years. The government has indicated the program would reach roughly 12 million Canadians, including families with children, and could result in substantial annual totals for larger households.[4][1]
The official rollout details and payment timelines have included a one-time June 2026 top-up and a permanent boost to the GST credit from July 2026 onward, though specific domestic timing can vary by individual tax filing status and CRA processing. If you’re in Canada and file taxes, you should see the changes reflected in your CRA My Account and GST/HST credit notices.[5][6]
In early 2026, parliamentary budget and news coverage estimated the program’s cost at around $12.4 billion for the initial period, with ongoing annual costs in the high single to low double-digit billions as the boost continues.[7]
If you’re in São Paulo or elsewhere abroad, note that these measures are Canada-specific and will not affect Brazilian grocery costs directly. If you’d like, I can summarize what to expect in your CRA account or help estimate potential benefits based on your household scenario using the latest official figures.[7]
The Canada Revenue Agency will be issuing the long-promised 'grocery rebate' payments to eligible Canadians on July 5. The food-inflation focused affordability measure is set to roll out to approximately 11 million low- and modest-income Canadians. Here's how much money those eligible can expect to receive.
www.ctvnews.caThe parliamentary budget officer announced Monday that the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit will cost an estimated $12.4 billion.
www.cbc.caPrime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce an increase to the GST credit on Monday, as part of a larger suite of affordability measures intended to offset the rising cost of groceries.
www.cbc.caCanadians eligible for the GST credit are expected to receive a special payment today to help with the rising cost of groceries. The payment was promised in the spring budget to help Canadians cope with food inflation.
www.ctvnews.caHere's what we know.
www.mtlblog.comThe Grocery rebate will be issued to eligible Canadians on July 5th, 2023. You will receive the Grocery rebate if you were entitled to receive the GST/HST credit for January 2023.
www.canada.caGST grocery rebate boost explained. Learn how the new GST credit increase helps Canadians offset rising grocery costs.
thinkaccounting.caThe Grocery rebate will be issued to eligible Canadians on July 5th, 2023. You will receive the Grocery rebate if you were entitled to receive the GST/HST credit for January 2023.
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