Thursday, July 9, 2026 Every July, a wave of federal benefit payments resets for the new benefit year — and 2026 brings one of the biggest shifts in years. Between a permanent 25% boost to the old GST/HST credit, a fresh Canada Child Benefit increase, and the largest quarterly OAS bump of the year, millions of Canadian households will see different numbers land in their accounts this month. Here's what actually changed, and what to check in your own CRA account. The GST/HST Credit Has a New Name — and a Bigger Payout The GST/HST credit has officially been replaced by the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) . It's not a new program from scratch — it runs on the same CRA infrastructure and eligibility rules — but the payment amounts are 25% higher, and that increase is locked in for five years. The first CGEB payment went out on July 3, 2026. Under the new structure: A single individual with no children can receive up to roughly $679 per year (about $170 per quart...
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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