The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has confirmed updated guidance on the $236 Grocery Rebate, a one-time federal payment designed to help low- and modest-income Canadians manage higher food costs. The rebate is tied to the GST/HST credit system and is issued automatically to eligible households based on their 2024 tax return information. There is no … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has officially confirmed new changes to the Grocery Rebate Program, starting February 2026, with payments of up to $1,500 per quarter. These changes aim to expand eligibility and simplify access amid rising grocery prices and inflation pressures across the country. Under the revised structure, low- and modest-income Canadians, including seniors, … Read more
In a major policy shift designed to fight rising grocery costs and support household affordability, the Government of Canada has officially unveiled the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit — a rebranded and significantly expanded version of the former GST/HST credit. Set to launch fully in spring and summer of 2026, this benefit promises larger, regular, … Read more