GST Rebate Gets 50% Bonus This Friday: What You Need to Know About the New Groceries Benefit

Key impact: If you are a low- or moderate-income Canadian, you will receive a one-time 50% top-up on your GST rebate this Friday, June 7, 2026. After that, your future payments will be permanently 25% larger and renamed the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit.

Here is everything you need to know about this change, including how much you could get and what you should do.

What is happening?

This Friday, June 7, 2026, the federal government is sending a one-time bonus to Canadians who already receive the GST rebate. The bonus equals 50% of what you received in the past year.

Starting July 3, 2026, the program will be renamed the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit. Payments will be permanently 25% larger than the old GST rebate. Going forward, you will receive payments four times a year: July 3, October 5, January 5, and April 5.

How much could you get?

Here are the key numbers:

Family of four: Up to $533 extra this Friday. Including the bonus, your total this year could reach $1,890. After that, you would receive about $1,400 annually for the next four years.
Single senior: Up to $267 extra this Friday.
Single individual: Amounts vary based on income.

To receive the full rebate, your family income must be $45,521 or less. For an individual, your income must be $11,337 or less.

Who is affected?

This change directly helps:

Low- and moderate-income Canadians
Families with children
Seniors on fixed incomes
People who already receive the GST/HST credit

If you already get the GST rebate, you are automatically included. You do not need to apply.

What you should do

Check your CRA My Account or your bank account this Friday, June 7. The bonus will be deposited or mailed automatically.
If you are not sure you qualify, you can still apply for the GST/HST credit through the Canada Revenue Agency. Visit canada.ca and search for "GST/HST credit."
Update your direct deposit information with the CRA if you have moved or changed banks. This ensures you get your payment faster.
Watch for the new name — starting July 3, look for "Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit" on your statements.

Bottom line

This Friday, June 7, 2026, low- and moderate-income Canadians will receive a one-time 50% bonus on their GST rebate. A family of four could get up to $533 extra. Starting July 3, the program becomes the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit with permanent 25% higher payments. If you already receive the GST rebate, you do not need to do anything — just check your account. This change is designed to help with rising grocery costs and cost of living pressures.