CRA Benefit Payments and a One-Time Groceries and Essentials Top-up Coming in June 2026

Government benefits can take some pressure off your monthly budget, covering things like rent, childcare, and food. June brings a mix of regular monthly payments and one new addition – a one-time top-up for the new Groceries and Essentials Benefit. This article covers the main CRA benefit payments in June, is when each is expected, who qualifies, and how much you could receive.

Key Takeaways 

• A one-time Groceries and Essentials Benefit top-up arrives June 5, worth 50% of your 2025–26 GST/HST credit 

• The Canada Child Benefit is expected on June 19. Most provincial and territorial child benefits are part of the same deposit 

• Quebec Family Allowance arrives on June 1 and Ontario Trillium on June 10. 

• Most of these payments are tax-free and based on your prior-year income, so filing a tax return is important, even if you did not have any income in the previous year. 

Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) – June 5, 2026 

Starting July 2026, the GST/HST credit is being replaced by the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit. With this change, regular quarterly payments will increase by 25% over the next five years. 

Before quarterly payments begin, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is sending a one-time top-up deposit on June 5 to people who qualified for the GST/HST credit in January 2026. The amount equals 50 percent of your GST/HST credit for the 2025–26 benefit year. 

Who Qualifies for the One-time Groceries and Essentials Benefit Top-up? 

You should receive this top-up automatically if you (and your spouse or common-law partner, if applicable) filed a tax return for 2024 and were entitled to the GST/HST credit in January 2026. There is no separate application. The deposit may still appear under the “GST/HST credit” label in your bank account or CRA My Account. 

How Much Could You Receive? 

The amount you could receive as the Grocery and Essentials Benefit will depend on your family size and income. The June 2025 top-up will be equal to 50 percent of your entire GST/HST credit for the July 2025 to June 2026 period. 

According to the CRA, single individuals could get a top-up of up to $267, while a family with four children could be entitled to as much as $717 in June. 

Canada Child Benefit (CCB) – June 19, 2026 

The Canada Child Benefit is a tax-free monthly payment for families raising children under the age of 18. The CCB is income-tested, and lower-income families receive larger amounts. June’s payment lands a day earlier than usual, on the 19th rather than the 20th, to account for the weekend. 

Who Qualifies for the Canada Child Benefit? 

If you live with a child under 18 and are primarily responsible for their day-to-day care, you may be eligible for the CCB. You or your partner must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person, or a temporary resident who has lived in Canada for at least 18 consecutive months on a valid permit.  

As a newcomer, you can apply for the CCB as soon as you have a Social Insurance Number (SIN). You do not need to wait until you have filed your first tax return. 

How Much CCB Could You Receive? 

For the July 2025 to June 2026 benefit year, the maximum CCB amounts are: 

• $7,997 a year ($666.41 a month) for each child under 6 

• $6,748 a year ($562.33 a month) for each child aged 6 to 17 

You receive the full amount if your 2024 adjusted family net income was $37,487 or less. Above that threshold, the payment tapers down as income rises. Your June 19 deposit will be one-twelfth of your yearly total. 

Provincial and Territorial Child Benefits Paid With the CCB 

Most provinces or territories fold their child benefit into the federal CCB payments each month. You do not need to apply separately. The current maximum monthly amounts are: 

• British Columbia (BC Family Benefit): Up to $145.83 for the first child, declining with income and phasing out once family net income passes $94,483 

• Ontario (Ontario Child Benefit): Up to $143.91 per child 

• Nova Scotia (Nova Scotia Child Benefit): Up to $127.08 per child, phasing out by $34,000 in family net income 

• New Brunswick (NB Child Tax Benefit): Up to $41.66 per child 

• Prince Edward Island (PEI Child Benefit): Up to $30 per child, phasing out once family income passes $80,000 

• Yukon (Yukon Child Benefit): Up to $78.08 per child 

• Northwest Territories (NWT Child Benefit): Up to $67.91 for the first child 

• Nunavut (Nunavut Child Benefit): Up to $53.16 per child

Alberta and Quebec run their child benefits separately, so they are not part of the June 19 CCB deposit. 

Ontario Trillium Benefit – June 10, 2026 

If you live in Ontario, you may receive the Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) on June 10. It combines three separate credits into a single payment: the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit. 

Who Qualifies for the Ontario Trillium Benefit? 

You need to be an Ontario resident and have filed a tax return. Beyond that, eligibility depends on which of the three credits applies to your situation: 

• The Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit is for people who paid rent or property tax on their main home, or who lived in a public long-term care home 

• The Northern Ontario Energy Credit applies to residents of designated northern areas who paid rent or property tax 

• The Ontario Sales Tax Credit targets low and modest incomes, and is available to people 19 or older, those with a partner, or parents living with a child 

How Much Could You Receive Under the Ontario Trillium Benefit? 

The amount varies depending on your rent, property tax, location, and income.  

The yearly maximums are roughly:  

• Up to $378 per adult and child for the sales tax credit 

• Up to $1,488 for the energy and property tax credit 

• Up to $189 for a single person ($290 per family) for the northern credit.  

Most people receive a combined monthly payment, though smaller totals may be paid as a single lump sum. 

Quebec Family Allowance – June 1, 2026 

In Quebec, the Family Allowance is administered by Retraite Québec, not the CRA. It is a tax-free payment for families with a dependent child under 18. The Family Allowance goes out on the first working day of each month.  

Who Qualifies for the Quebec Family Allowance? 

You need to live in Quebec, have a child under 18 in your care, and be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person, or a temporary resident who has lived in Canada for the past 18 months.

How Much Could You Receive Under the Quebec Family Allowance? 

For 2026, the maximum is $3,068 a year per child, with single-parent families eligible for up to an additional $1,077. The minimum payment is $1,221 per child per year. Extra supplements are available for single-parent families and for children with a disability. Amounts are adjusted each January for the cost of living, and again each July based on family income. 

Canada Pension Plan (CPP) – June 26, 2026 

The Canada Pension Plan is a monthly retirement benefit funded by contributions from workers and employers during your working years in Canada. Unlike most other benefits included in this article, CPP payments are taxable. Residents of Quebec aren’t eligible for CPP, and the province administers its own Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) instead. 

Who Qualifies for the Canada Pension Plan? 

You can start receiving CPP as early as age 60 or delay it until age 70 for a higher monthly amount. You need to have made at least one valid contribution to the plan during your working years in Canada. 

If you worked in Canada and had CPP deductions from your pay, you will receive at least some CPP payments. Canada also has social security agreements with several countries, which may help you qualify if you do not have enough Canadian contributions on their own. 

How Much CPP Could You Receive? 

The amount depends on how much you earned, how many years you contributed, and the age you start receiving payments. For 2026, the maximum monthly amount at age 65 is $1,507.65. Most people receive less than the maximum, because it requires consistent contributions near the yearly ceiling over a full career. 

Old Age Security (OAS) and GIS – June 26, 2026 

OAS is a monthly pension for people aged 65 and older, funded by federal tax revenue. The Guaranteed Income Supplement, or GIS, is a separate, non-taxable top-up for low-income seniors who already receive OAS. Both are paid on the same date. 

Who Qualifies for OAS and GIS? 

For OAS, you need to be 65 or older, have legal status in Canada, and meet residency requirements. A full pension generally requires 40 years of residence in Canada after age 18, though a partial pension is available after 10 years. Your OAS payments will be reduced if your net world income exceeds $95,323 in 2026. 

For GIS, you must already be receiving OAS and have a low annual income. The income cut-off for a single person is $22,512. 

How Much Could You Receive? 

For April to June 2026, the maximum OAS pension is $743.05 a month if you are aged 65 to 74, and $817.36 a month if you are 75 or older. OAS amounts are adjusted quarterly to reflect changes in the cost of living. 

GIS can add up to $1,109.85 a month for a single person, depending on income and marital status. 

How Benefit Eligibility Is Calculated in Canada 

Almost all these payments are based on the income you reported the year before. June 2026 payments generally rely on your 2024 tax return (the one filed in early 2025). 

That is why filing a tax return is important even in a year when you earned little or nothing. For some benefits, like the CCB, you also need to register with the CRA rather than waiting for it to start automatically. 

Keep your address, marital status, and number of children up to date with the CRA to ensure your payments are calculated accurately.