Eligible Canadians will begin receiving a one-time GST rebate top-up today, worth 50 per cent of their annual GST credit. The payment is part of the federal government's transition to the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit launching next month.
Eligible Canadians will begin receiving a one-time GST rebate top-up starting today, providing additional financial relief to low- and middle-income households.
The federal government says the payment will amount to 50 per cent of a recipient's annual GST credit. For example, Canadians who normally receive $400 in GST credit payments each year will receive an extra $200 through the top-up.
The measure is part of the federal government's transition to the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which is scheduled to launch next month.
The government says the additional payment is intended to help offset the rising cost of everyday necessities as households continue to face affordability pressures.
