Canada Grocery & Essentials Benefit Estimator

The Canada Grocery & Essentials Benefit is a tax-free payment designed to help lower-income families offset rising costs. This tool estimates your one-time Spring 2026 top-up and your new increased quarterly payments starting July 2026.

Estimated Total 2026 Support:
$0
One-time Spring 2026 Top-up $0
July 2026 - June 2027 Regular Total $0
Est. Quarterly Payment (starting July) $0

*Estimates based on current legislation. The Spring Top-up is a one-time payment equal to 50% of your 2025-26 benefit value. A permanent 25% increase takes effect in July.

📅 Projected 2026 Payment Schedule
April 3, 2026 Spring Top-up July 3, 2026 Q1 Payment Oct 5, 2026 Q2 Payment Jan 5, 2027 Q3 Payment
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