Grocery Rebate Bill (C-46): The government of Canada introduced the Grocery Rebate Bill (C-46) to the citizens of the state. The New Grocery Rebate Bill has already received the Royal Assent. It is a financial relief to the citizens of Canada who need it the most during the high inflation situation. The Grocery Rebate Bill will strengthen public health care with a CHT top-up of $2 Billion (Canada Health Transfer). It reduces the wait times and backlogs and also helps pediatric hospitals and emergency rooms.
It is a one-time payment which will be delivered to millions of low, modest and no-income families. The officials will provide relief to beneficiaries through cheques and direct bank deposits. Canada Revenue Agency will be responsible for providing the amount to the beneficiaries’ accounts. Scroll down the page and get updates on the Canada Grocery Rebate Bill (C-46), Eligibility Criteria and others.
Grocery Rebate Bill (C-46)
The government introduced the C-46 Rebate due to an increment in inflation. Everything was getting expensive and the local public was having difficulties in fulfilling basic needs and adjusting their spending accordingly. It is a way of government to make things a little easier for the citizens of the nation. The Grocery Rebate Bill commenced in 2023.
The amount provided under the Grocery Rebate was equivalent to double the GST/HST credit amount beneficiaries received for January 2023.
Canada New Grocery Rebate Bill New Eligibility Criteria
The officials will provide payment to beneficiaries who have fulfilled all the eligibility conditions mentioned on the official website. The requirements are similar to the eligibility needed for the GST/ HST benefits. Below are the conditions elaborated on in detail:
- Individuals should be residents of Canada for income tax purposes at the start of the month in which the CRA is making the payment.
- Individuals should be at least 19 years old in the month before the Canada Revenue Agency offers the quarterly payment.
- Individuals who are under 19 years old, must fulfill at least one of the below-mentioned conditions during the same period:
- Applicants must have (or had) a spouse or common-law partner.
- The applicant is or was a parent and lived (or used to live) with his/her child.
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Grocery Rebate Bill (C-46) Payment Details
The concerned authority calculates the amount of the offered Canada Grocery Rebate Bill based on the respective family situation and the adjusted net income of the same in the respective year. Beneficiaries can receive the maximum payment of up to:
If the beneficiaries are single:
| Type of Beneficiary | Payment Amount |
| No children | $234 |
| With 1 child | $387 |
| With 2 children | $467 |
| With 3 children | $548 |
| With 4 children | $628 |
If beneficiaries are married or had a common-law partner:
| Type of Beneficiary | Payment Amount |
| No children | $306 |
| With 1 child | $387 |
| With 2 children | $467 |
| With 3 children | $548 |
| With 4 children | $628 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the officials release the Grocery Rebate Bill?
The officials started issuing the Grocery Rebate Bill on 5th July 2023 to the eligible beneficiaries. So, the officials are expected to release the same in 2024.
How will the beneficiaries get the C-46 payment?
There are two methods of payment available i.e., direct deposit and cheque. The cheque is provided through post which takes longer than the direct deposit to get delivered. Under the direct deposit, beneficiaries receive the payment within two to three business days.
