Offered by Canada Revenue Agency
Canada Grocery and Essential Needs Benefit
- Deadline
- Ongoing intake
- Where
- All of Canada
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In short
The Canada Grocery and Essential Needs Benefit (CGE NB) provides non-taxable quarterly payments to low or modest-income individuals and families. This program helps cover food and essential expenses. Eligibility is determined automatically when filing your annual income tax return.
Eligibility criteria
- Business located in Canada (required)
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Official program website
Page updated on September 30, 2026. Summary and criteria extracted by our AI from the official program page; always check with the agency.
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