The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has confirmed that the next quarterly GST/HST Credit payment will begin on February 9, 2026, with eligible Canadians receiving up to $740, depending on income and household composition. The GST/HST Credit remains one of Canada’s most important tax-free income supports for low- and moderate-income individuals and families. With living costs … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has confirmed an updated GST/HST Credit payment scheduled for February 8, 2026, with eligible Canadians potentially receiving up to $650, depending on income and household size. The GST/HST Credit is a tax-free quarterly payment designed to help low- and moderate-income Canadians offset the cost of federal sales tax. The February … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a major affordability measure for 2026: a one-time payment of up to $1,890 for qualifying families, delivered through an expanded federal program now called the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit. The updated benefit replaces and enhances the long-standing GST/HST Credit and will be administered by the Canada Revenue Agency … Read more
As February 2026 begins, many Ontario residents will receive scheduled benefit payments administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Service Canada. The three primary payments expected this month are: While eligibility varies by program, understanding the payment schedule and requirements can help households plan their monthly finances more effectively. 1. Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency has confirmed that GST/HST Credit payments will proceed on schedule in February 2026, addressing recent concerns about possible administrative delays. Eligible Canadians can receive up to $698 annually, depending on income and family size, with the next quarterly installment arriving during the standard February payment cycle. For low- and modest-income households, … Read more
Canada will begin phasing out automatic driver’s licence renewals for seniors starting February 12, 2026, introducing structured safety assessments at renewal. Provincial transportation authorities will implement updated screening requirements designed to address age-related changes in vision, reaction time and cognitive awareness. Officials say the reform is focused on public safety, not age-based punishment. Most healthy … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has confirmed details surrounding the Canada Grocery Rebate, with eligible households potentially receiving up to $628 based on income and family size. The one-time payment is designed to help low- and middle-income Canadians manage rising food costs. While the exact February 2026 deposit date will be announced through official government … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has outlined six scheduled federal benefit payments ahead of the 2026 holiday period, confirming revised deposit dates and updated benefit levels across key programs. The early February 2026 deposits include payments under the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), GST/HST Credit, Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), among … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has confirmed that the next Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payment will be issued on Friday, February 20, 2026. For eligible families, monthly amounts can reach $666.41 per child under age 6 and $562.33 per child aged 6 to 17 for the current benefit year. With grocery, rent and childcare costs … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has confirmed that the next Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payment will be issued around February 20, 2026, following the regular monthly schedule. For eligible families, updated benefit levels for the 2025–2026 cycle could result in annual increases of up to $1,780, depending on income and number of children. This is … Read more