The Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) replaces the GST/HST credit starting July 2026. Payments are quarterly. Use the CGEB calculator to estimate how much you'll receive.
July 5, 2026
1st CGEB Payment + Transition Top-Up — Includes 50% of annual entitlement
October 5, 2026
2nd CGEB Payment — Standard quarterly
January 5, 2027
3rd CGEB Payment — Standard quarterly
April 3, 2027
4th CGEB Payment — Final 2026–27 payment
For a single individual under $45,521 net income, the maximum annual CGEB is approximately $496. Couples and families receive more — see the CGEB calculator for your exact estimate.
The full Canada Groceries Benefit toolkit — calculators, eligibility checks, and explainers. For the complete index, visit the CGEB Hub.