Canada Carbon Rebate 2026: Program Ended, Last Payment and What Replaced It
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Federal fuel charge and rebate start in provinces under the federal system |
| 2024 | Program renamed the Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR) |
| April 1, 2025 | Consumer fuel charge set to zero; consumer carbon price ends |
| April 2025 | Last regular quarterly CCR payment issued |
| 2026 | No CCR payments. The GST/HST credit becomes the CGEB in July. |
What the Canada Carbon Rebate was
It was a tax-free quarterly payment to residents of provinces covered by the federal fuel charge, returning most of the money collected from the consumer carbon price. Families received it based on family size and location, and residents of small and rural communities received a supplement of 20%. It was paid automatically to people who filed their tax return, often together with the GST/HST credit.
I did not get my rebate: what to check
Because the program is over, new payments are not being issued. But if you believe you were owed a payment for a period before it ended, take these steps:
- Sign in to CRA My Account and open your benefits and credits history to see which payments were issued and when.
- Make sure your tax returns for the relevant years are filed and assessed.
- Confirm your address, marital status and children were up to date at the time.
- If a payment for an eligible period is missing, contact the CRA and ask for a review.
What replaced it for households?
Nothing replaces the carbon rebate one-to-one. The prices at the pump changed on April 1, 2025, and the federal benefit you can still receive is the CGEB. It is based on your tax return: up to $679 for a single person, $890 for a couple and $234 per child in July 2026 to June 2027.
Businesses: what about the fuel charge?
The consumer fuel charge was set to zero, so businesses no longer pay it on fuel purchases in the covered provinces. Keep records for periods before April 1, 2025, and note that provincial carbon or emissions pricing systems can still apply separately.
Beware of "carbon rebate" scams
Because many people remember the payments, scammers still send "carbon rebate deposit" emails and texts. The CRA does not send links to claim a refund. Read how to tell real payments from fake ones.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canada Carbon Rebate still being paid in 2026?
No. The consumer carbon price ended on April 1, 2025 and the last regular rebate payment was issued in April 2025.
Why did my carbon rebate stop?
Because the federal consumer carbon price was removed, the rebate that returned the money to households ended.
What replaced the carbon rebate?
There is no direct replacement. The federal benefit for households is the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which replaced the GST/HST credit in July 2026.
I never got a payment I was eligible for. What do I do?
Check your CRA My Account, confirm your returns were filed, and contact the CRA to request a review.
Are carbon rebate texts real?
Treat them as scams. The CRA does not text links to claim a payment.