Canada’s $628 Grocery Rebate in July 2025 – Is It Real? Check Eligibility Now

With food prices at record highs, Canadians are looking for any sign of relief—especially if it comes in the form of cash support. Recently, a $628 Grocery Rebate for July 2025 has been trending online. But is it real? Here’s a full breakdown of what the Grocery Rebate is, who received it, and whether another payment is actually on the way.

Spoiler alert: the rebate many are talking about was paid—but no new one has been confirmed yet.

Overview

The Canada Grocery Rebate was a one-time payment issued on July 22, 2025, to help low- and modest-income households manage the soaring cost of food. The benefit was automatically calculated and distributed by the CRA to those who already qualified for the GST/HST credit.

Snapshot

Feature	Details
Program Name	Grocery Rebate
Maximum Payment	Up to $628 per family
Payment Date	July 22, 2025
Eligibility	Based on 2021 tax return and GST/HST credit
Application Required?	No
Status in 2025	No confirmation of a new round
CRA Resource	Canada.ca – CRA Grocery Rebate

Grocery Rebate

Announced in the 2025 federal budget, the Grocery Rebate was a cost-of-living payment meant to double the GST/HST credit amounts for January 2025. It targeted the same income-tested group—mostly working-class and lower-income families—and was meant to soften the blow of grocery inflation, which spiked early in the year.

It wasn’t a monthly or recurring benefit. And it didn’t require any applications—your eligibility was based on filing a 2021 tax return and qualifying for the GST/HST credit.

Payment Breakdown

Here’s how much people received:

For Single Individuals:

Children	Payment
No children	$234
1 child	$387
2 children	$467
3 children	$548
4+ children	$628

For Couples:

Children	Payment
No children	$306
1 child	$387
2 children	$467
3 children	$548
4+ children	$628

These amounts were deposited directly or sent by cheque, depending on the payment method set up with CRA.

Another Grocery Rebate in 2025

As of now, there is no confirmation that the federal government will issue another Grocery Rebate in 2025. The July 22 payment was a one-time measure linked to inflation relief.

Still, with food costs remaining high, there’s growing public pressure for more assistance. It’s worth monitoring CRA updates and the next federal budget announcement to see if any repeat program is introduced.

How to Check If You Got It

Wondering if you received the rebate? Here’s what to do:

• Log into your CRA My Account
• Go to “Benefits & Credits”
• Check for a July 22, 2025 entry labeled “Grocery Rebate” under GST/HST payment history

If it’s there, you got it. If it’s not and you believe you qualified, contact the CRA or check if your 2021 tax return was filed on time.

Missed It?

If you missed the rebate but think you should’ve received it:

• Confirm that you filed your 2021 tax return
• Check if your banking or mailing info is current with CRA
• Call CRA to request clarification or a reassessment

Since this was a retroactive payment, there’s no application form—you had to meet the criteria already in place.

What About Provincial Help?

Even if a second federal rebate doesn’t happen, some provinces are still stepping up with support programs.

Province	Relief Program
Ontario	Ontario Trillium Benefit
Alberta	Affordability Payment Program (2025)
British Columbia	BC Family Benefit Top-Up

These vary in amount and eligibility, so check your province’s website for updates.

What You Can Do Now

Here’s how to stay eligible and ready for future support:

• File your taxes every year—even with no income
• Keep your CRA My Account info up to date
• Sign up for direct deposit
• Track CRA and government announcements
• Look into ongoing benefits like:
  • Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
  • GST/HST credit
  • Canada Workers Benefit (CWB)
  • Provincial assistance programs

Economic Impact

The July 2025 Grocery Rebate helped over 11 million Canadians and cost around $2.5 billion. It brought quick relief, but experts say longer-term solutions are needed to address food insecurity and cost-of-living challenges.

For now, make sure you’re in the loop, up to date on your taxes, and aware of what support is already available.

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