Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Income Tax Act ✓ Became Law
BillC-19
Session45-1
StageLaw (royal assent given)
Introduced2026-01-28
Proposed byFrancois Philippe Champagne
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.
✦ AI Summary
This bill, now known as the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Act, increases the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) credit for eligible individuals and families. For the 2025-2026 benefit year, the maximum annual credit will be boosted by 50%. Following that, starting with the 2026-2027 benefit year, the maximum credit will increase by 25% for a period of five years.
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Legislative Timeline
2026-01-28
First reading
✦ AIBill proposed to increase GSTC amounts.
Current
Law (royal assent given)
✦ AIBill became law after Royal Assent.