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Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit: Oct 5 Payment Guide

The GST/HST credit is now the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, and the next payment lands October 5, 2026. See who qualifies, the new 25% higher amounts (up to $169.75 per quarter for a single adult), real payment examples, and what to do if your money doesn’t arrive.

Minimum Wage Increase Oct 2026: 5 Provinces, New Rates

Five provinces raised their minimum wage on October 1, 2026: Ontario $17.95, Manitoba $16.40, Nova Scotia $17.00, PEI $17.30 and Saskatchewan $15.70. See the 10-year history, Ontario’s student rate, overtime rules and how much tax a full-time minimum wage worker pays.

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