Canadians Get Extra Grocery Cash: $267 to $717

0:00It's April 8th. I'm Corey with The Story. This is Canada News Today, driven by AI. Good news for Canadians on the GST or HST, credit over 12 million low and modest income, folks could see an extra one-time payment hitting there. Accounts soon, anywhere from $267 to $717. This spring top-up comes from the new Canada groceries and essentials benefit, which Prime Minister Mark Carney announced back in January to put more, cash back in pockets for everyday needs. The bill got royal ascent on February 12th, 2026, delivering $3.1 billion right away, plus an 8.6 billion dollar boost over 5 years through 25% higher quarterly payments starting July 2026. It targets families hard, singles get up to $267, couples up to $349, and it's scales up with kids. One child hits $441, two at $533, three at $625, four at $700.

1:06$17 was shared custody splitting that. Payments dropped by June 2026 via direct depositor check, so check your CRA address, then quarterly hits continue on dates like July 3rd. In October 5th, that 2025 tax return by April 30th to lock it in and keep the relief flowing.