An attendant stands at the checkout at a No Frills Grocery store in Toronto, on May 30, 2024. The Canadian Press/Chris Young
Legislation to implement the Liberal government’s 25 percent boost to the GST credit has received royal assent and become law, following an expedited passage through the House of Commons.
Bill C-19, also known as the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Act, amends the Income Tax Act to increase the maximum annual GST credit amounts by 50 percent for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, and by 25 percent for the following five years. Approximately 12 million Canadians are eligible for the credit.
