Some Canadians could receive a grocery rebate of $600 or more starting tomorrow

The Department of Finance says the grocery rebate the Liberals promised in this year’s federal budget will be extended to eligible Canadians on July 5.

The government has billed the one-time payment as targeted inflation relief for some 11 million low- and modest-income households.

It repeats the temporary boost to the GST rebate the government offered last year to address growing cost-of-living concerns.

Eligible families of four will receive up to $628 by direct deposit or cheque from the Canada Revenue Agency, while single people without children will get up to $234 and seniors will see a rebate of up to $225.

According to the federal government, the rebate will be double the amount of the GST/HST credit payment that eligible Canadians received in January 2023. The government says the amount is calculated based on a resident’s family situation in January 2023 and their 2021 adjusted family net income.

If you are single:

• $234 (no children)
• $387 (with 1 child)
• $467 (with 2 children)
• $548 (with 3 children)
• $628 (with 4 children)

If you are married or have a common-law partner

• $306 (no children)
• $387 (with 1 child)
• $467 (with 2 children)
• $548 (with 3 children)
• $628 (with 4 children)

If you received your GST/HST credit payment as a lump sum in July 2022, you will still benefit from the rebate.

Those who expect to receive a rebate can contact the government if they do not receive the money via cheque or direct deposit within 10 business days of July 5. 

The new law also enshrines a $2-billion top-up to the federal health transfer that seeks to reduce backlogs and wait times and support pediatric hospitals and emergency rooms.

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With files from The Canadian Press