Canadians to Receive Increased Payments from Ottawa in 2026

As the new year approaches, Canadians will see increases in several federal benefits and tax credits due to inflation indexing. In 2026, the maximum GST/HST credit will rise to $544 for singles and $712 for couples, while the Canada Child Benefit will increase to $8,157 per child under 6 and $6,883 for ages 6 to 17. The Child Disability Benefit will also go up to $3,480 per eligible child. Additionally, the Canada Workers Benefit will adjust based on inflation, benefiting low-earning Canadians.

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