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Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB, formerly the GST/HST credit)

Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB, formerly the GST/HST credit) is a program run by the Canada Revenue Agency that gives up to $890 a year. You likely qualify if: Canadian tax residents 19 or older; Or under 19 with a partner or your own child; Low or modest income (checked on the official page on October 6, 2026).

Up to $890 a year

You likely qualify if: Canadian tax residents 19 or older; Or under 19 with a partner or your own child; Low or modest income.

Paid every three months. Next payment date: 2026-10-05. File your tax return every year to keep getting it.

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A tax-free payment every three months from the Canada Revenue Agency to help people with low and modest incomes pay for everyday essentials; it is the GST/HST credit renamed in July 2026. From July 2026 to June 2027 you could get up to $679 a year if you are single or $890 with a spouse or partner, plus $234 for each child under 19.

Who qualifies

Canadian tax residents aged 19 or older (or under 19 with a spouse or partner, or living with their own child); for July 2026 to June 2027 it pays up to $679 for a single person, $890 for a couple and $234 per child under 19, and for example a single person with no children qualifies with 2025 adjusted family net income under $60,012.

You likely qualify if:

Canadian tax residents 19 or older
Or under 19 with a partner or your own child
Low or modest income

How to apply

Apply on their application form.
Questions? 1-800-387-1193
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Where else they are

Their website is canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-....

Good to know

CostFree
LanguagesEnglish, French
Their stepsYou do not apply separately: file your tax return every year, even if you had no income, and the CRA checks if you qualify. New to Canada: for your first year fill out Form RC151 (it can be sent online); if you have children, mail RC151 with Form RC66 and proof of birth to your tax centre. See how your amount was calculated and update your address or other details in your CRA account, or call 1-800-387-1193 (Mon to Fri 8 am to 8 pm ET).