Canada’s Grocery Rebate: When You Can Expect Payment

Key Takeaways

• Eligible Canadians will receive a one-time groceries benefit payment on June 5 under the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB), which replaces the GST/HST credit.
• Eligibility requires filing an income tax return; payment amounts vary by marital status and number of children (see table below).
• The one-time payment is in addition to the regular quarterly benefit; combined with the quarterly amount, a family of four could receive up to $1,890 in 2026 and a single person up to $950 in 2026.
• Benefit amounts will be indexed to inflation, adjusting annually with the cost of living.
• Recent grocery price data (Feb 2026) shows mixed moves: whole chicken +$1.00/kg.kg, ground beef +$1.10/kg, bananas +$0.14/kg; bacon –$0.06 per 500 g pack, chicken drumsticks –$0.55/kg.
• The analysis does not incorporate recent shipping‑cost spikes from the Iran war/Hormuz closure.

Payment Details (One‑Time Groceries Benefit)

Single / Single‑Parent

• No children: $267
• 1 child: $441
• 2 children: $533
• 3 children: $625
• 4 children: $717

Married / Common‑Law

• No children: $349
• 1 child: $441
• 2 children: $533
• 3 children: $625
• 4 children: $717

Recent Grocery Price Snapshot (Statistics Canada, Feb 2026)