Grocery Rebate - No longer available
The Grocery rebate will be issued to eligible Canadians on July 5th, 2023. You will receive the Grocery rebate if you were entitled to receive the GST/HST credit for January 2023.
www.canada.caHere’s the latest on the GST grocery rebate.
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Canada’s GST/HST credit is being enhanced as part of a Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit. The plan includes a permanent 25% increase to the GST credit for five years starting in 2026, plus a one-time top-up this year. This package aims to help offset higher grocery costs for low- and modest-income Canadians. [Source: CBC report on the plan and timing; PBO cost estimates discussed in other coverage][1][7]
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The one-time top-up is scheduled for 2026, with ongoing quarterly increases in the GST/HST credit over five years. The government has indicated the program would reach roughly 12 million Canadians, including families with children, and could result in substantial annual totals for larger households.[4][1]
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The official rollout details and payment timelines have included a one-time June 2026 top-up and a permanent boost to the GST credit from July 2026 onward, though specific domestic timing can vary by individual tax filing status and CRA processing. If you’re in Canada and file taxes, you should see the changes reflected in your CRA My Account and GST/HST credit notices.[5][6]
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In early 2026, parliamentary budget and news coverage estimated the program’s cost at around $12.4 billion for the initial period, with ongoing annual costs in the high single to low double-digit billions as the boost continues.[7]
If you’re in São Paulo or elsewhere abroad, note that these measures are Canada-specific and will not affect Brazilian grocery costs directly. If you’d like, I can summarize what to expect in your CRA account or help estimate potential benefits based on your household scenario using the latest official figures.[7]