Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit

Starting July 2026, the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) replaces the GST/HST Credit with a 25% increase in payment amounts to help low-income individuals afford everyday essentials. A one-time GST top-up payment (50% increase of the 2025-26 annual GST credit value) will be issued no later than June 2026. Just file your taxes — no separate application needed.

Contact Information

Address

Automatic, Not applicable, BC N/A — file your taxes to qualify

Website

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/01/the-new-canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit.html

Hours

Automatic payments — file taxes to qualify

Cost

This service is free of charge

Access

virtual

Service Area

Canada-wide

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