Last Updated On 2 June 2026, 4:29 PM EDT (Toronto Time)
On Friday, June 5, 2026, the Canada Revenue Agency will deposit one of the largest single benefits, the new groceries payments, directly into the bank accounts of more than 12 million Canadians.
The deposit is a one-time Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit top-up that could deliver up to $717 for larger families and up to $267 for a single adult with no dependents.
This is not a recurring quarterly payment and it will not arrive again later in the year.
It is a bridge payment designed to support low- and modest-income households while the federal government transitions the GST/HST credit into the renamed and enhanced Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit starting in July.
The combined value of the top-up and the upcoming quarterly payments means an eligible family of four could receive up to $1,890 across the 2026 benefit cycle.
A single individual could receive up to $950 over the same period.
The payment arrives automatically with no application, no registration, and no separate form required.
Here is a full breakdown of the June 5 top-up amounts, exact calculations for every family size, and the complete schedule of CGEB payments through April 2027.
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Exact Top-Up Amounts By Family Size
The one-time top-up equals exactly 50% of your total annual GST/HST credit entitlement for the July 2025 to June 2026 benefit period.
Your specific amount depends on your family situation as of January 2026 and your 2024 adjusted family net income.
The CRA has published the following maximum top-up amounts.
Single Individuals And Single Parent Families
| Household Type | Annual GST/HST Credit | 50% Top-Up (June 5) |
| No children | $533 | $267 |
| 1 child | $882 | $441 |
| 2 children | $1,066 | $533 |
| 3 children | $1,250 | $625 |
| 4 children | $1,434 | $717 |
Married Or Common-Law Partner Families
| Household Type | Annual GST/HST Credit | 50% Top-Up (June 5) |
| No children | $698 | $349 |
| 1 child | $882 | $441 |
| 2 children | $1,066 | $533 |
| 3 children | $1,250 | $625 |
| 4 children | $1,434 | $717 |
Shared custody arrangements will split the child portion equally between both parents.
Each parent in a shared custody situation receives exactly half of the per-child amount they would have been entitled to under full custody.
Real Dollar Calculations For Common Households
The government has provided specific calculation examples for households at various income levels.
A single senior earning $25,000 in net income qualifies for the full maximum and will receive a one-time deposit of $267 on June 5.
That same individual will then receive approximately $679 across four quarterly CGEB payments from July 2026 to April 2027 under the enhanced 25% rate.
Their combined total for the full benefit cycle reaches approximately $950.
A couple with two children earning $40,000 in combined net income qualifies for a top-up deposit of $533 on June 5.
That family will then receive approximately $1,358 across four quarterly payments from July 2026 to April 2027.
Their combined total for the full benefit cycle reaches approximately $1,890.
Total Benefit For Full 2026 Cycle (Top-Up Plus Enhanced Quarterly Payments)
| Household | June 5 Top-Up | Annual CGEB (2026-27) | Quarterly CGEB | Total Combined |
| Single (no children) | $267 | $679 | $169.75 | Up to $950 |
| Couple (no children) | $349 | $890 | $222.50 | Up to $1,239 |
| Single parent + 1 child | $441 | $913 | $228.25 | Up to $1,354 |
| Single parent + 2 children | $533 | $1,147 | $286.75 | Up to $1,680 |
| Couple + 1 child | $441 | $1,124 | $281.00 | Up to $1,565 |
| Couple + 2 children | $533 | $1,358 | $339.50 | Up to $1,890 |
| Couple + 3 children | $625 | $1,592 | $398.00 | Up to $2,217 |
| Couple + 4 children | $717 | $1,826 | $456.50 | Up to $2,543 |
The annual CGEB column reflects the estimated 2026-27 maximum amounts after the legislated 25% increase under Bill C-19 is applied to the inflation-indexed base.
Actual amounts will vary based on income and individual eligibility.
How The CRA Calculates Your Top-Up
The calculation is straightforward.
The CRA takes your total annual GST/HST credit entitlement for the July 2025 to June 2026 period and multiplies it by 50%.
If your total annual credit was $400, your top-up will be $200.
If your total annual credit was $698, your top-up will be $349.
The top-up does not include any provincial or territorial benefit amounts that may ride alongside your regular quarterly GST/HST credit deposit.
Provincial supplements such as the Ontario Trillium Benefit or the B.C. Climate Action Tax Credits are calculated separately and are not factored into the 50% formula.
Who Qualifies For The June 5 Deposit
You will receive the top-up automatically if you meet two conditions, according to the official CRA eligibility page.
First, you and your spouse or common-law partner (if applicable) must have filed a 2024 income tax return.
Second, you must have been entitled to receive the GST/HST credit payment in January 2026.
If both of those conditions apply, the CRA will send the deposit using the same banking information already on file from your last CRA benefit payment.
No new registration, no application form, and no additional steps are required.
Newcomers to Canada, international students, and work permit holders can also receive the top-up provided they were already enrolled in the GST/HST credit and received the January 2026 deposit.
Anyone who arrived in Canada in 2025 or 2026 and has not yet submitted Form RC151 will not be on the distribution list for this particular payment.
Who Will Not Receive The Payment
Several situations could prevent you from receiving the deposit on June 5.
You will not receive the top-up if you did not file a 2024 income tax return.
You will not receive it if you were not entitled to the GST/HST credit in January 2026 due to income or residency status.
You will not receive it if your spouse or common-law partner already received the top-up on behalf of your household.
You may also not receive the full amount if the CRA applies part or all of it against an outstanding balance you owe.
The agency has confirmed that debts owed to the CRA, including benefit overpayments and overdue tax balances, can be deducted from the deposit before it reaches your account.
If a deduction causes financial hardship, the CRA advises contacting their collections department to discuss repayment options.
Enhanced Quarterly Payments Starting July 2026
The June 5 deposit is a one-time bridge payment.
The ongoing support arrives through the renamed Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which officially replaces the GST/HST credit starting with the July 3, 2026 quarterly payment.
Under Bill C-19, quarterly payment amounts will increase by 25% for five consecutive years from July 2026 through June 2031.
The enhanced quarterly amounts for the 2026-27 benefit year are based on your 2025 tax return rather than the 2024 return used for the top-up.
A single individual at maximum entitlement can expect approximately $169.75 per quarterly payment.
A couple with two children at maximum entitlement can expect approximately $339.50 per quarterly CGEB deposit.
The eligibility structure, income testing formula, and distribution method remain identical to the previous GST/HST credit program.
The program will also extend coverage to approximately 500,000 additional individuals and families who were not previously eligible under the old credit structure.
All The Canada Groceries Benefit Payment Dates 2026-2027
Below is the full schedule of every Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit payment date from the June 5 top-up through the April 2027 quarterly deposit.
| Payment Date | Payment Type | Max Single (No Kids) | Max Couple + 2 Kids |
| June 5, 2026 | One-time top-up | $267 | $533 |
| July 3, 2026 | 1st CGEB quarterly | $169.75 | $339.50 |
| October 5, 2026 | 2nd CGEB quarterly | $169.75 | $339.50 |
| January 5, 2027* | 3rd CGEB quarterly | $169.75 | $339.50 |
| April 2027* | 4th CGEB quarterly | $169.75 | $339.50 |
*The January 2027 and April 2027 dates follow the standard CRA quarterly schedule and are subject to official confirmation by the CRA closer to each date.
The July 3, 2026 and October 5, 2026 dates are already published on the CRA payment dates calendar.
Direct deposit recipients will see funds in their account on the scheduled date.
Cheque recipients should allow additional business days for mail delivery.
Income Thresholds And Phase-Out Explained
The Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit uses the same income-tested formula that governed the GST/HST credit.
Maximum payments begin to phase out once your adjusted family net income exceeds approximately $42,335 for a single individual and approximately $55,471 for a family.
Above those thresholds, the benefit amount decreases gradually as income rises.
Households earning above the upper income limit for their family size will receive zero from both the top-up and the quarterly payments.
The thresholds are adjusted annually for inflation, so the exact numbers for the 2026-27 benefit period may shift slightly once the CRA publishes the updated GST/HST credit payments chart based on 2025 returns.
Three Things To Check Before Friday
The deposit is three days away, and there are a few things worth verifying before the payment lands.
Confirm your direct deposit details. Log in to CRA My Account and verify that the bank account number on file is current and active.
Review your marital status and dependents. If your family situation changed during 2025 (marriage, separation, birth of a child), make sure those updates are reflected in your CRA records.
Any discrepancies in your file could delay or reduce the deposit.
June 5 Top-Up Groceries Payment At A Glance
| Detail | Confirmed Information |
| Official payment date | Friday, June 5, 2026 |
| Payment type | One-time GST/HST credit top-up (non-recurring) |
| Calculation formula | 50% of your total annual 2025-26 GST/HST credit |
| Maximum for a single adult | Up to $267 |
| Maximum for a couple with no children | Up to $349 |
| Maximum for a family of four | Up to $533 |
| Maximum for a family with four children | Up to $717 |
| Total Canadians reached | Over 12 million |
| Application required | No, fully automatic |
| Legislation authority | Bill C-19 (Royal Assent February 12, 2026) |
The CRA officially confirmed the June 5 date through a public announcement made on April 17, 2026 by the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions.
Watch For Scams Tied To The June 5 Deposit
Large government benefit payments always attract scammers who try to impersonate the CRA through text messages, emails, and phone calls.
The CRA will never send you a text message or contact you through Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, or any social media platform to discuss your benefit payments.
The CRA will never ask you to provide banking information through a link in a text or email.
If you receive a suspicious message claiming you need to verify personal details to receive the June 5 deposit, do not respond and do not click any links.
The only legitimate way to verify your payment status is through your CRA My Account portal.
Friday, June 5, 2026 marks one of the single largest one-time affordability deposits of the year for more than 12 million Canadians.
The payment requires no action from eligible recipients and will arrive through direct deposit or mailed cheque depending on your CRA payment method on file.
Once the top-up clears, attention shifts immediately to the first enhanced quarterly CGEB payment on July 3, where the 25% increase to ongoing support officially begins.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Will the June 5 top-up appear as a separate deposit from my regular GST/HST credit?
Yes, the June 5 deposit is a standalone one-time payment that arrives outside the regular quarterly schedule. It may still display as a GST/HST credit payment in your bank statement or CRA My Account while financial institutions update their labelling systems.
Can I receive both the June 5 top-up and the July 3 quarterly CGEB payment?
Absolutely, the two payments are calculated and issued independently. The June 5 top-up is based on your 2024 tax return and your 2025-26 entitlement. The July 3 quarterly payment begins the new 2026-27 benefit year and is based on your 2025 tax return.
What happens if I filed my 2024 tax return late but it was assessed before June 5?
You should still receive the top-up as long as the CRA assessed your 2024 return and determined you were entitled to the January 2026 GST/HST credit. If the assessment happens after June 5, the CRA will issue the top-up once your entitlement is confirmed.
Does the one-time top-up count as taxable income?
No, the top-up payment is completely tax-free. It does not need to be reported as income on your 2026 tax return and it will not affect your eligibility for other CRA benefits such as the Canada Child Benefit or the Old Age Security pension.
Will the CGEB quarterly payments continue to increase after the 2026-27 benefit year?
The 25% enhancement legislated under Bill C-19 applies for five consecutive years from July 2026 through June 2031. Each subsequent benefit year will continue to deliver the boosted quarterly amounts, and the base rates will also be adjusted annually for inflation as they were under the previous GST/HST credit program.
Fact Check: All figures and payment dates in this article are sourced directly from the Canada Revenue Agency and the Department of Finance Canada. The quarterly CGEB amounts for 2026-27 are estimated based on the legislated 25% increase under Bill C-19 applied to inflation-indexed base amounts. Actual individual payments will vary based on income and family circumstances.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Immigration News Canada is not a financial advisory service. Always refer to official Government of Canada resources or consult a qualified tax professional for advice specific to your situation.
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