Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit payments coming October 5

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is set to issue the second regular quarterly payment of the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) on October 5, 2026.Eligible recipients who already have direct deposit set up should see the money in their bank account. Cheques, however, can take longer to arrive by mail.What is the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit?The CGEB is the federal government’s rebranded and enhanced version of the GST/HST credit.According to the government, the GST/HS