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Canada Benefit Payments 2026: OAS and Groceries Benefit Payments Scheduled for Eligible Canadians
Executive Summary
The Canadian government is preparing to issue major benefit payments to eligible residents, including Old Age Security payments on June 26, 2026, and the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit beginning July 3, 2026. The programs are designed to support seniors and lower-income households facing elevated living costs, with enhanced payment amounts and expanded eligibility thresholds.
Key Takeaways
- ✓Old Age Security payments will be distributed on June 26, 2026.
- ✓Eligible seniors may receive up to $817.36 per month.
- ✓The Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit begins July 3, 2026.
- ✓Benefit amounts are 25 percent higher than the former HST/GST credit.
- ✓Single individuals may receive up to $679 annually.
- ✓Married or common-law couples may receive up to $890.
- ✓Additional payments of up to $234 are available for each eligible child.
- ✓The programs aim to help Canadians manage rising living costs and inflation.
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