Prince Edward IslandCanada Revenue AgencyJuly 1, 2026

Prince Edward Island essentials benefit amounts for July 2026 to June 2027

For July 2026 to June 2027 the benefit is up to $310 for a single individual and $365 for a couple, with a minimum of $175 from July 1, 2026. It replaces the sales tax credit starting November 2026.

Official copy Canada Revenue Agencyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/provincial-territorial-programs/province-prince-edward-island.html

Official date

July 1, 2026

Effective

July 1, 2026

Jurisdiction

PEPrince Edward Island

Kind

GuidanceIn force

Publisher

Canada Revenue Agency

Touches

Benefits and credits

References

Publication

CRA Prince Edward Island provincial programs

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# Prince Edward Island essentials benefit amounts for July 2026 to June 2027

- Official date: 2026-07-01
- Effective: 2026-07-01
- Jurisdiction: Prince Edward Island
- Kind: Guidance (In force)
- Affects: Benefits and credits
- Source: Canada Revenue Agency, https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/provincial-territorial-programs/province-prince-edward-island.html
- Publication: CRA Prince Edward Island provincial programs

For July 2026 to June 2027 the benefit is up to $310 for a single individual and $365 for a couple, with a minimum of $175 from July 1, 2026. It replaces the sales tax credit starting November 2026.

In Amicably now: Amicably's 2026 Prince Edward Island figures use these amounts.