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Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit: What You Need to Know About Tomorrow's Payment

  If you've ever received a GST/HST credit payment from the CRA, there's a good chance money is landing in your bank account tomorrow — and this time, it could be noticeably bigger than usual. On June 5, 2026 , the federal government is issuing a one-time top-up payment to more than 12 million eligible Canadians as part of the transition to the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) . Here's what the payment is, how much you could receive, and what changes are coming in July. What Is the June 5 Payment? The June 5 deposit is a one-time GST/HST credit top-up — equal to 50% of your annual GST/HST credit entitlement for the 2025–26 benefit year. Think of it as a bonus mid-year payment on top of your regular quarterly schedule. This payment is part of the federal government's bridge between the old GST/HST credit and the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which officially launches in July 2026. The goal is to get money into Canadians' hands now, b...

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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
  •  teaspoon Kosher salt
  •  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. 1. In a small bowl, combine avocado, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Gently mash with the back of a fork.

  2. 2. Top toasted bread with mashed avocado mixture. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle over desired toppings.

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