Law to temporarily increase tax credits to help with the cost of living

This proposed law provided a one-time payment to people who already get the GST/HST credit. This credit helps low-income individuals and families with the taxes they pay on goods and services. The proposed law added an extra payment, similar to what people usually get from the GST/HST credit, but delivered once in October 2022. This change affected individuals and families with low to modest incomes who were eligible for the GST/HST credit in 2022. The amount of the extra payment depended on family size and income. For example, a single person could get up to an extra $483, while couples with children could get more. This matters because it gave immediate financial help to those who needed it most during a time when the cost of living was going up. It was designed to help people afford essential items like food and housing.