Rumours of a new $260 Canada grocery boost or Canada grocery tax rebate returning in July 2025 are spreading online — but these claims are false. While many Canadians did receive temporary relief on groceries last winter, no new grocery rebate or tax credit is coming this summer. Here’s what really happened, and what you can expect instead.
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$260 Canada Grocery Boost?
The so-called $260 grocery boost was not a cash payment, but a temporary GST/HST tax break on essential items like food, children’s clothing, books, and hygiene products.
- Introduced in December 2024 under Bill C‑78, this tax relief ran from December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025.
- It applied to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) or Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), effectively removing the federal portion of tax on select items during the holiday season.
- The estimated average savings was $260 for families spending $2,000 in provinces with HST like Ontario and Newfoundland.
Key Point: The grocery tax rebate expired on February 15, 2025 and has not been renewed or extended by the federal government.
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Why the $260 Grocery Boost is Not Coming Back in July
Despite rumours and misleading posts, there are no new laws, federal programs, or CRA updates suggesting that the grocery tax break will return this summer. Here’s why:
- No official announcements from the Department of Finance or the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
- The legislation clearly stated it was a one-time, seasonal relief for winter 2024–2025.
- Scam alerts have been issued warning Canadians about fraudulent emails and texts referencing grocery rebates.
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Don’t Be Fooled by Fake News
If you’ve received messages or seen headlines suggesting another $260 grocery rebate is being deposited in July 2025, consider it false. These types of misinformation campaigns often resurface around benefit payment dates and can lead to confusion or scams.
What Real Benefits Are Coming in July 2025?
While there is no grocery rebate coming this month, Canadians will still receive legitimate financial support from existing federal programs, including:
1. GST/HST Credit – July 5, 2025
- Low- and modest-income Canadians will receive the next quarterly GST/HST credit on Friday, July 5, 2025.
- The amount varies by income and family size. For 2025, the maximum annual amounts are:
- $533 for singles
- $698 for married/common-law partners
- $184 per child
- You don’t need to apply — CRA automatically calculates it when you file taxes.
2. Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) – July 11, 2025
- Eligible working Canadians with low income will receive an advance CWB payment.
- Payments can be up to $1,633 depending on your province, marital status, and earnings.
3. Canada Child Benefit (CCB) – July 19, 2025
- Parents with children under 18 will receive their monthly CCB.
- Maximum annual amounts for 2025:
- $7,787 per child under 6
- $6,570 per child aged 6 to 17
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Bottom Line
The $260 Canada grocery boost was real — but it ended in February 2025 and is not returning in July or later this year. It was a temporary tax holiday, not a direct deposit, and should not be confused with ongoing CRA benefit programs.
If you see new claims or social media posts suggesting a new grocery rebate is coming this July, they are false.
Instead, stay informed through official sources and watch for GST/HST credit, CWB, and CCB payments, which continue to provide real support to millions of Canadians in 2025.