During 2025, the Canadian government brought a one-time Grocery Rebate with the objective of assisting low- and middle-income households against rising food prices. The rebate equated to two times the GST/HST credit payments received in the month of July 2025, up to a maximum amount of $628 for single individuals, depending on family size and income .
The Current Status of the Grocery Rebate
At present, as much as June 2025, the Canadian Government, nor the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) have officially made any announcements regarding a new Grocery Rebate for this year. Rumors surrounding the $978 Grocery Rebate are equally baseless and lack any support from official sources .
Who Had the 2025 Grocery Rebate Eligibility?
While there is no new rebate slated for 2025, understanding previous eligibility criteria serves as some background information:
- Claimants must have been eligible for the GST/HST credit for July 2025.
- Even if one does not have any income, they should file a tax return for 2024.
- A person must be eighteen years and older or have a spouse, common-law partner, or child.
- At the time of payment, a person must be found in Canada.
- Persons incarcerated for 90 days in jail were not eligible.
Rebate Payment Details for 2025
The 2025 Grocery Rebate was paid on July 5, 2025, together with the regular GST/HST credit payment. The amount varied by the number of children and marital status, with single persons receiving anywhere from $234 to $628, whereas couples would have received between $306 and $628.
Beware of Fraud
With no official Grocery Rebate for 2025, Canadians have every reason to be wary of scams promoting the opposite. The CRA sends out no unsolicited messages requesting your personal information. If you receive such messages, report them to the CRA immediately .
Final Thoughts
As we write, there is no $978 Grocery Rebate slated for 2025. Canadians are advised to follow official channels to keep abreast and always be wary of misinformation. To aid with rising working and living costs, there are other programs one can explore, including the Canada Child Benefit and Canada Workers Benefit.