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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Isaiah Rosvel Diaz

Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Payments Hit Accounts as CRA Enforces Strict Rules on Who Qualifies

Eligible low- and modest-income Canadians received the latest Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) instalment on 5 October 2026 (Credit: Pexels/Rollz International)

Eligible low-and modest-income households across the country received their latest federal financial support on 5 October 2026, via the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB).

Replacing the former Goods and Services Tax / Harmonised Sales Tax (GST/HST) credit in July 2026, the updated CGEB framework is designed to deliver enhanced quarterly payments administered directly by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

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