These are the people eligible for this week's one-time 'grocery rebate' payment from the Liberals

What is the rebate amount? Are you eligible?

This week, eligible Canadians will get some relief from high grocery bills through the federal government's "grocery rebate."

Over 11 million low- and modest-income Canadians and families will benefit from this one-time rebate, which is intended to offset the rising cost of food at grocery stores.

Canada Revenue Agency said eligible Canadians will receive grocery rebate payments on July 5, in line with already-scheduled quarterly GST rebates.

Who is eligible for the rebate? 

Like the GST tax credit, eligibility is based on household income and family size.

Individuals and families earning $32,000 or less are eligible for the rebate.

How do I get the rebate? 

You don't have to apply separately for the rebate. It will be issued automatically.

Due to the rebate calculation being based on your income, you must have filed your 2021 income tax return, even if you had no income in that year.

A direct deposit to your bank account or a check mailed to your address will be issued by the revenue agency.

How much is the rebate? 

For low- and modest-income Canadians, the rebate ranges from $200 to $500.

The rebate would provide up to:

• A single person without children would pay $234;
• A couple without children would pay $306;
• A single person or couple with two children will pay $467;
• For a single person or couple with three children, $538;
• A single person or couple with four children will pay $628.

Last fall, the government temporarily doubled the GST rebate.