Canadians will receive a one-time groceries benefit payment on June 5.
Canada Revenue Agency Secretary of State Wayne Long announced Friday that eligible Canadians will receive a one-time GST/HST credit top-up on June 5th.
The payment is part of the transition to the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which will replace the GST/HST credit in July 2026.
Long says this top-up will be equal to 50% of the GST/HST credit for the 2025-26 benefit year.
“Starting July 3, the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit will be offering higher payment amounts while keeping the eligibility and structure of the GST/HST credit. Quarterly payments will increase by 25% for the next five years,” a news release said.
Together, the one-time and quarterly payments will offer ongoing financial support to more than 12 million recipients.
- A family of four could receive up to $1,890 in 2026, including the top-up.
- A single person could receive up to $950 in 2026, including the top-up.
Since 2020, food prices have risen faster than overall inflation, costing the average household $782.
The government says the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit will help offset increased grocery bills beyond the inflation rate.
