03/25/2026
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit
The Government of Canada will increase the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (formerly the GST/HST credit) by 25% for five years starting in July 2026.
In addition, a one-time top-up payment equal to 50% of the 2025-26 value will be issued to eligible and entitled recipients of the January 2026 payment of the GST/HST credit no later than June 2026.