How it is calculated
- $445 for you, $445 for your spouse or partner, $234 per child under 19 (a single parent’s first child counts at $445).
- Single people get a supplement of up to $234, phased in at 2% of income above $11,564 (single parents get it in full).
- The total is reduced by 5% of adjusted family net income above $46,432.
- A one-time top-up (50% of the 2025–26 GST/HST credit) was paid on June 5, 2026.
File your 2025 return to get it – the CRA works it out automatically. It is tax-free.
FAQ
How much is the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit for a single person?
Up to $679 a year ($169.75 a quarter) from July 2026 to June 2027.
Is it the same as the GST/HST credit?
Yes – it is the GST/HST credit renamed and increased by 25% from July 2026.
Sources (checked Nov 6, 2026): Department of Finance Canada, “Canadians to begin receiving enhanced Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit” (June 2026); CRA benefit amounts July 2026 – June 2027.