The Working Canadians Rebate
Backgrounder
November 21, 2024
The government announced that it will be introducing legislation in Parliament that would provide for the delivery of a new $250 Working Canadians Rebate to 18.7 million Canadians in early spring 2025.
Eligible for the tax-free $250 rebate are all Canadians who worked in 2023, earned up to $150,000 individual net income, and meet the following requirements:
Filed their 2023 tax return by December 31, 2024, and:
claimed the tax credit for Canada Pension Plan or Quebec Pension Plan contributions on employment or self-employment earnings;
claimed the tax credit for Employment Insurance (EI) or Quebec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP) premiums on employment or self-employment earnings; or,
reported income from EI or QPIP benefits;
Are a resident of Canada on March 31, 2025;
Are not incarcerated for a period of at least 90 days immediately prior to April 1, 2025; and,
Are not deceased on April 1, 2025.
The Canada Revenue Agency is already working to be ready to automatically deliver the $250 Working Canadians Rebate in early spring 2025, via direct deposit or cheque, to 18.7 million Canadian workers who satisfy the above eligibility requirements.