One-time GST top-up lands this week as part of new grocery benefit

Naijaonpoint_ng | 03-06-2026 01:48pm |

Eligible Canadians are set to receive an additional payment from the federal government this week, which will be a one-time top-up to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) credit. This payment is part of a transition to the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB), which was introduced in January and is scheduled to replace the GST/HST credit starting next month. The initiative aims to provide financial support to Canadians facing rising grocery costs. Prime Minister Mark Carney has emphasized the government's commitment to assisting households during this period of economic adjustment.

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