Since July 2026, the GST/HST credit is paid as the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB). The rules for who qualifies and how the amount is worked out are the same, and the payment is larger.
Short answer: The Groceries and Essentials Benefit replaced the GST/HST credit in July 2026. It was paid on July 3 and October 5, 2026, and the 2027 dates are not published yet.
What are the payment dates?
| Payment | Date |
|---|---|
| Last GST/HST credit payment | April 2, 2026 |
| First CGEB payment | July 3, 2026 |
| Second CGEB payment | October 5, 2026 |
| Next payments | Not published yet. They have usually been early January and early April |
What changed?
- The benefit has a new name and replaces the GST/HST credit.
- The CRA says the amounts went up 25% from July 2026 for five years.
- Eligibility is the same as before, and you do not need to apply again if you already got the credit.
How much is it?
For July 2026 to June 2027 the CRA lists up to $679 for a single person, $890 for a couple and $234 for each child under 19. Your actual payment depends on your income. The GST/HST credit calculator gives an estimate.
What do you need to do?
File your tax return every year, even with no income, and keep your address, bank details and family status up to date. See Is it taxable? for the tax treatment of benefits.
Where does this information come from?
The dates and amounts come from the Canada Revenue Agency pages Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit and payment dates. Dates after October 2026 were not confirmed when we checked. Checked in October 2026. This is an independent information site: we provide no services, we do not represent the CRA or any organization, and we do not guarantee that anything here is accurate or current. We accept no liability for decisions based on it. Check the official source before you rely on it. See the full disclaimer.