Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit will start landing in the bank accounts of eligible Canadians starting June 5. The program, previously called the GST/HST credit, is getting a one-time top up today along with increases to the regular quarterly payments for the next five years. (June 5, 2026)
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The new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit will start landing in the bank accounts of eligible Canadians starting June 5. The program, previously called the GST/HST credit, is getting a one-time top up today along with increases to the regular quarterly payments for the next five years. (June 5, 2026)
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