C-19House Government BillRoyal Assent ✓FINA

Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Act

An Act to amend the Income Tax Act

Hon. François-Philippe Champagne
Current stage: Royal Assent
Introduced 124 days ago
45th Parliament, 1st Session
Committee: Finance

Summary

This enactment amends the Income Tax Act in order to increase the maximum annual Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax credit (GSTC) amounts by 50% for the 2025-2026 benefit year. It also amends that Act to increase the maximum annual GSTC amounts by 25% as of the 2026-2027 benefit year for a period of five years.

Event Timeline

  1. House First Reading

    Jan 28, 2026House
  2. House Second Reading

    Feb 2, 2026House
  3. House Third Reading

    Feb 4, 2026House
  4. Senate First Reading

    Feb 5, 2026Senate
  5. Senate Second Reading

    Feb 10, 2026Senate
  6. Senate Third Reading

    Feb 12, 2026Senate
  7. Royal Assent

    Feb 12, 2026RoyalAssent

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