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Canadians Can Receive Payments From These Government Benefits & Credits In November

The Government of Canada is offering a variety of benefits and credits to eligible Canadians in November 2023, which can provide necessary financial assistance in the face of rising living costs, particularly for low-income residents.

It's essential to verify your eligibility for these federal and provincial programs, as you may be entitled to receive financial support via government credits and benefits throughout the month. A few of the credits in Canada being paid out this month include the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, the Canada child benefit and the Ontario trillium benefit, among others.

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Canadians Can Receive Financial Payments From These Federal Benefits & Credits In October

The Government of Canada has a number of benefits, payments and credits that will be sent out to eligible Canadians in October 2023.

For Canadians struggling with the rising cost of groceries, rent and just about everything else, it's best to double-check your eligibility for a number of federal programs since you could be paid out hundreds of dollars throughout the month.

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10 Ways The Government Could Pay You Money If You're Single In Quebec

Meeting your basic needs and meeting the love of your life may be equally challenging to the average Canadian unless you're aware of these handy federal benefits and government programs that can help you with the former (even if the latter is a pipe dream).

The on-average rising cost of rent in Montreal and the steep prices of groceries across the province have put extra pressure on Montrealers' bank accounts, even at the most budget-friendly of establishments. Even if you're already tuned into the Canada Workers Benefit or well-versed on how Canada's GST/HST credit works, there are surely some stones in this piece you haven't overturned yet. For those with disabilities or caring for a child, many of these benefits are slightly increased to account for more financial challenges you might face. Frequently, child-related benefits will increase as the number of children under your care increases.

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​April GST Credit Payments Are Delayed Due To 'Technical Issues' — Here's When To Expect Your Money​

A technical issue led the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to announce delays for Canadians expecting to receive the Goods and Services Tax Credit and/or Ontario's Trillium Benefit (OTB), both of which should already have been paid to eligible taxpayers.

The CRA has responded to the delays by writing that it's in "solution mode," per an April 9 tweet. That's somewhat encouraging!

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Canada's New Grocery Rebate Would Give Up To $234 To Eligible Canadians — Here’s How It Works

Government money, here we come! The 2023 Canadian federal budget includes plenty of money for government things, but it also provides a little relief from the inflation and cost-of-living crises that have been shaking the country all year. One such move is the new Grocery Rebate. Let's get into it.

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Canada Officially Announced A New Grocery Rebate & Millions Would Qualify For The Extra Money

The Canadian federal government's 2023 budget includes a one-time boost to the Goods and Services Tax Credit (GST Credit or GSTC) that it's terming the "Grocery Rebate." This rebate would provide a maximum of $153 per adult, plus $81 per child and $81 for single adults without children, adding up to a maximum of $234 per qualifying Canadian adult living alone.

The new Grocery Rebate is intended to "help make up for higher prices at the checkout counter — without adding fuel to the fire of inflation," according to Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland.

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A New 'Grocery Rebate' Of Up To $234 Will Reportedly Go Out To Millions Of Canadians

CBC News reports the Government of Canada will announce a new payment for residents to counter high grocery costs due to inflation. The payment, which CBC's unnamed government source called a "grocery rebate," would reportedly mean an extra $234 for eligible individuals living alone and $467 for a family of four.

Details are few, but the CBC source says the rebate will be tied to the GST Credit, which gives back some of the money low-income residents pay in federal sales tax. Taxpayers are automatically considered for the GST Credit when they file. For payments in the 2022-2023 period, a given household had to have an income under $39,826 in 2021 to receive maximum credit amounts.

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Here's How Canada's GST Credit Works & When To Expect Your Money

There are plenty of ways the Government of Canada gives out money to Canadians in need, including the Goods and Services Tax (GST) credit, which applies to lower-income residents and helps offset the impact of the federal sales tax on some households. But figuring out how it works is a little complicated, which is why we've broken it down as simply as possible.

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