Canadians can expect government payouts for groceries on Monday

Eligible Canadians should keep an eye out for the next Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) payment going out on Monday, Oct. 5

The new grocery benefit is replacing the GST/HST credit this year. The benefit is meant to help Canadians with the rising cost of groceries across Canada.

The tax-free payments are paid quarterly to individuals and families "with low and modest incomes to help manage the rising costs of everyday essentials."

Payments that went out in July, as well as the one scheduled on Monday, are based on adjusted family net income from your 2025 tax return.

Are you eligible?

To qualify for the CGEB, you don't need to apply separately — the CRA determines your eligibility and the amount you receive based on your tax return.

Canadians could qualify if they meet the following:

• You filed your latest tax return
• You're a resident of Canada for income tax purposes
• You meet the family net income thresholds
• You're at least 19 years old
• You're under 19 years old and meet at least one of the following conditions: you have/had a spouse or common-law partner, or you are/were a parent and live/lived with your child

How much could you receive?

Eligible Canadians can expect higher payment amounts, with quarterly payments increasing by 25 per cent for five years from 2026 to 2031.

Benefits are based on your adjusted family net income, marital status, and the number of children under 19 years old who are eligible for the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), CGEB, or both.

The amount is recalculated every July, depending on the information provided in your tax returns from the previous year. According to the CRA, between July 2026 and June 2027, you could receive up to:

• $679 if you're a single individual
• $890 if you're married or have a common-law partner
• $234 for each eligible child under the age of 19

Check out the payments chart for more detailed information.

The final payments this year will go out on Oct. 5.