All of the benefit and credit payment dates in Canada in 2026

You can look forward to a new slate of benefit and credit payments from the Government of Canada and provincial governments next year.

According to a recent report , soaring food prices are expected to push Canadian families’ grocery bills to over $17,000 in 2026.

Unfortunately, the cost of living continues to rise. To help, benefit and credit payments are increased by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) using a process called indexation to keep pace with inflation.

In 2026, the indexation increase will be two per cent , which means some benefit and credit payments will increase by that amount. In comparison, it will be a lower hike than the 2.7 per cent increase in 2025.

Here are all of the dates in 2026 when eligible Canadians will receive these payments from the federal and provi