03/11/2026
Under the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit:
- A single senior with $25,000 in net income will receive a one-time top-up of $267 plus a longer-term increase of $136 for the 2026-27 benefit year (total increase of $402). In total, they will receive $950 for the 2026-27 benefit year (including the top-up).
- A couple with two children with $40,000 in net income will receive a one-time top-up of $533 plus an increase of $272 for the 2026-27 benefit year (total increase of $805). In total, they will receive $1,890 for the 2026-27 benefit year (including the top-up).
- After the one-time payment is made in the spring of 2026, eligible families and individuals in Canada will receive the enriched regular payments under the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit as of July 2026.
The benefit will be paid quarterly, at the start of the quarter, to permit timely access to the funds to help families with day-to-day expenses.
When I prepare your 2025 personal tax return, I'll summarize your estimated benefits for the coming year. File out my personal tax intake form at the link below when ready to file.
https://www.lsipkacpa.com/forms.html