Canadians will see some new laws and rules kick in next month
Some new laws and regulations will be implemented in Canada next month.
From bigger benefit payments to a significant income tax cut, these changes could affect low-income and middle-class Canadians.
Here are the new laws and rules you can expect in Canada in July 2025.
Increased benefit and credit payments
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Several credit and benefit payments will increase by 2.7 per cent next month as the new benefit year begins.
The GST credit payments will be sent out on Friday, July 4. Based on the increase, eligible Canadians could get up to:
- $533 if you are single
- $698 if you are married or have a common-law partner
- $183 for each child under the age of 19
Check to see if you’re eligible for a GST payment.
Another payment entering some Canadians’ bank accounts next month is the Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB), which is an advance payment of the Canada Workers Benefit (CWB).
Starting in July, the maximum basic amount for the CWB will be $1,633 (up from $1,590) for single individuals; meanwhile, families will receive up to $2,813 (up from $2,739).
The maximum disability supplement amount will be $843 (up from $821) for individuals and families, based on adjusted net income.
The ACWB payment is scheduled for Friday, July 11, so check if you’re eligible.
New Canada Disability Benefit payments
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The Canada Disability Benefit will be open to applications starting on Friday, June 20.
The new federal benefit aims to provide financial support to Canadians living with a disability.
Canadians who are eligible can submit an application online, in person at a Service Canada office, or by phone at 1-833-486-3007.
Those who submit an approved application by June 30 will receive their first payment in July.
To learn more about the new benefit, who’s eligible, and how much you can get, check out Daily Hive’s guide.
Middle-class income tax cut
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In May, the federal government announced a major income tax cut to the middle class, promising billions of dollars in savings.
Ottawa says it’s moving ahead with legislation to reduce the lowest marginal personal income tax rate from 15 per cent to 14 per cent, effective July 1.
The measure is expected to deliver over $27 billion in tax savings to Canadians over five years, starting in the 2025/2026 tax year.
Learn more about this middle-class tax cut.