Eligible Canadians are set to receive the inaugural quarterly Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) payment on July 3, marking the first installment of a new government program.
Previously known as the HST/GST credit, the CGEB program was announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney on Jan. 26, 2026 in an effort to support Canadians struggling with costs of living, particularly with food expenses. The CGEB payment is separate from the HST/GST top-up payment issued in June.
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According to the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA), benefit amounts are recalculated every July based on a family’s income and size from the previous year’s tax return. For example, the information from a 2025 tax return determines the CGEB payable amount for the payment period from July 2026 to June 2027.
Eligible Canadians can receive up to:
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- $679 if you are a single individual
- $890 if you are married or have a common-law partner
- $234 for each eligible child under the age of 19
The CGEB payment will be 25 per cent higher than the former HST/GST credit with Friday’s payment and through to 2031.
The payments will be made quarterly, with the last payment of the year will be Oct. 5, 2026.
This cra cheque we are receiving is a joke from the government. They think that I can buy groceries for $6.10. That’s what I received today in my account. Disgusting while they are eating fancy dinners we are left to struggle. Thanks
What about people who have to work extra days and hours to make ends meet. They don’t get anything.dont offer what can’t be given to All Mr Carney
My prediction is that grocery prices will now rise by enough to completely eradicate any perceived benefits of this tax funded handout within the next 6 months, if not sooner.
People say I’m the village idiot !!!
But it’s not true, I’m the village idiot trainer.
Yeah I got a big whopping $12 extra on my check and people check your Cra account because this check is once every six months
Another round of liberal vote buying that no Albertan qualifies for.
I’m glad the government is helping those who are less fortunate than I am and definitely support this. The price of a civilized society is taxes, as Wendell Homes Jr. stated.
Instead of taking our money and then giving it back, just reduce taxes.
Yeah whooppee. Since its announcement, prices have climbed another 8% or so. The price of fuel is up and down. Up, just in time for Canada Day celebrations too!
I am so sick of the theft and being slapped in the face afterwards! To hell with your pittance. Shove it up your azz.
Get a second job if ends don’t meet. That’s why I did through all of the 80’s and 90’s.
Yet another hand out us working middle class tax donkeys pay for, but do not qualify for. Maybe the federal government could stop wasting our miney advertising this so called “new” renamed rebate? The ad was on several times during the Stanely Cuo Finals. How much did THAT cost??
Iona Truc ….
How can the US Clown make Canada great when he’s purposely Ruining and Robbing his own people.
MAKE TRUMP ROT IN JAIL!
Lol PP Paperboy, silly goose. Conservatives have jobs and usually aren’t flamers like you. They won’t get any rebate
Aw. Look at PP paperboy describing his weekend plans after he’s done grooming children at the library
Just the GST Rebate renamed. While Carney eats near $1,000,000.00 on inflight meals millions in Canada go to food banks. Net Zero will destroy Canada!
All the Conservative keyboard warriors can fill up on KY-jelly and zucchinis
Hastings is gonna be crazy!!! And they’re still gonna be stealing food, not paying
TRUMP 2028, make Canada great again. because we can’t do it.
Where is my payment? Oh wait, I make too much and pay all the taxes, so I don’t get anything back.
“Hey Carney!”… “If you really want to help Canadians, then why not implement Universal Basic Income?”
Retailers, wholesalers, and grocery producers are the beneficiaries of this type of government expenditure through price inflation, increased production and transportation costs.
You mean the GST
duh huh huh huh and and don’t fergit ta keep those elbows up for Pappi Mark uhuhuduhuhu duh
Same program, just a name change but elbows up will think this is marvelous.