The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has confirmed an enhanced version of the GST/HST Credit for the 2025–26 benefit year, including a one-time top-up equal to 50% of a recipient’s annual GST entitlement. The additional support will be delivered automatically in spring 2026, with no separate application required. The enhancement is part of the broader Canada … Read more
The Government of Canada has confirmed that Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) payments for February 2026 will be issued on February 25, 2026. For seniors who receive both benefits, combined monthly deposits can exceed $2,100, depending on age, contribution history, and eligibility. Here’s what’s confirmed for February 2026 and how the … Read more
Several federal and provincial benefit payments are scheduled to arrive in Canadians’ bank accounts this week, including the Canada Disability Benefit, the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), and provincial child supplements in British Columbia and Ontario. Here’s what’s confirmed, who qualifies, and how much eligible households could receive. Canada Disability Benefit — February 19, 2026 Administered … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue a one-time top-up payment in spring 2026 (no later than June 2026) to eligible low- and modest-income Canadians. The payment is tied to the GST/HST Credit, which is being expanded and referred to as the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit. Importantly, no separate application is required. Here’s what … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has released its official list of updates for the 2025 tax year, outlining new income tax brackets, an increased basic personal amount, a new compensatory tax credit, and improvements to online account access. Tax season will officially open on February 23, 2026, with key deadlines running through April and June. … Read more
The federal government led by Mark Carney has announced a major enhancement to the GST/HST Credit, rebranding it as the Canada Grocery and Basic Needs Benefit (CGBB). Administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), the benefit will rise 25% starting July 2026 for five years. In addition, a one-time top-up equal to a 50% increase … Read more
Retirees and near-retirees in Quebec can expect several March 2026 government benefit payments, including deposits from the Canada Revenue Agency, Revenu Québec, and Retraite Québec. Key programs include the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), the Allowance, and the Solidarity Tax Credit. Most payments are issued automatically, but some … Read more
Single adults in Quebec could receive multiple government payments in February 2026, with benefits administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Revenu Québec, and Retraite Québec. From the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) to Old Age Security (OAS) and the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP), eligible single individuals — including separated, divorced, widowed, and single parents — … Read more
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