What is the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit and what does it mean for your tax return? We asked H&R Block

New benefit being proposed

The Goods and Services Tax Credit is planned to be replaced by the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which would increase by 25 per cent over the next five years. More than 12 million people, including those in Thunder…

Only 20% of Nunavut will benefit from GST rebate increase: Idlout

The federal government is increasing the GST rebate for five years, but only 20 per cent of Nunavummiut will receive the tax benefit, according to Nunavut MP Lori Idlout.

Unpacking the proposed Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit

On January 26, 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, a package aimed at addressing affordability issues, particularly for low- and modest-income Canadians. The plan must pass the House before it can become law—essential before making a change to the tax code. We’re unpacking what this could mean for everyday Canadians. About the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Beginning in the spring of 2…

GST rebates to increase for the next five years

By Richard Coffin Ottawa is increasing the amount of money Canadians will receive through the GST rebate, to help deal with a rise in food prices.Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada’s Groceries and Essentials Benefit will put hundreds of dollars back into the hands of 12 million Canadians.He says the GST rebate will increase by 25% for the next five years, with a one-time 50% increase this year.Port North Bay Fully Furnished Office Space Avai…

Carney government announces new grocery benefit, funding to lower food costs

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a series of new federal measures aimed at making groceries and other essentials more affordable for Canadians, as households continue to feel pressure from rising costs. Central to the plan is the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which replaces the former GST Credit. The benefit will increase by 25 percent for five years beginning in July 2026. In addition, the federal government will provide …