06/01/2026
Canadians could see extra cash hit their bank accounts as the government’s new grocery rebate top-up is expected to be deposited in June.
As the cost of groceries continues to rise across Canada, the government’s new grocery rebate is expected to help offset some of those expenses. In January, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) would replace the GST/HST credit in July 2026.
In April, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) stated that Canadians who meet the eligibility requirements will receive a one-time GST/HST credit top-up ahead of its transition into the new grocery rebate on Friday, June 5, 2026