5 Things to Know Today Your morning briefing on what's moving Canadian wallets and markets — Thursday, June 5, 2026. 1 / Benefits Your Grocery Benefit Cheque Lands Today Today is the day millions of Canadians have been watching their bank accounts for. The federal government is issuing a one-time Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) top-up to more than 12 million eligible Canadians starting June 5, 2026. The payment equals roughly 50% of your annual GST/HST credit entitlement — so if you normally receive that credit, expect to see a notably larger-than-usual deposit. The numbers: a family of four could receive up to $1,890 in 2026 (including the top-up), while a single person could receive up to $950 . Your bank statement may still label the deposit as "GST/HST Credit" or "GST/HST RC150" — that's normal. The full rebrand to CGEB takes effect July 3, 2026, when the regular quarterly payments resume at a permanent 25% increase for the next five...
Avocado Toast
This is the easiest—and the last—avocado toast recipe you'll ever need to know. Memorize the recipe, then use it as a jumping off point for your favorite avocado toast riffs. Put an egg on it, top it with tuna salad or crown it with fluffy alfalfa sprouts for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- ½ small avocado
- ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 slice whole grain bread, toasted
- ½ teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Maldon sea salt flakes or red pepper flakes for garnish (optional)
Directions
1. In a small bowl, combine avocado, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Gently mash with the back of a fork.
2. Top toasted bread with mashed avocado mixture. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle over desired toppings.
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