October 2025 Grocery Rebate in Canada – Who Gets It and How Much?
What Is the “Grocery Rebate” — And What’s Its Status in 2025? First and foremost: the Canada Grocery Rebate is not a standing, recurring program. It was introduced as a one‑time relief measure under Bill C‑46 (as part of the Cost of Living Act, No. 03) to help low- and modest‑income Canadians cope with high food inflation. Unlike permanent benefits (such as the GST/HST credit, Canada Child Benefit, or Canada Pension Plan), this rebate was intended to be a temporary …