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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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Easy Holiday Rum Balls


An easy holiday rum balls recipe for sweet and delicious, rum-soaked cookie balls. Rum balls are the best bite-sized treat for holiday parties and festive gifting!

  • Ingredients:

    • 2 ½ cups Vanilla Wafers (crushed, about 75 wafers)
    • 1 cup Ground Pecans
    • 1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar
    • 2 tablespoons Baking Cocoa (plus 2 teaspoons)
    • ¼ cup Rum
    • 3 tablespoons Honey
    • 2 tablespoons Water
    • Additional Confectioners’ Sugar or Crushed Vanilla Wafers

  • Instructions:

    1. In a large bowl, mix together the crushed vanilla wafers, ground pecans, confectioners’ sugar, and baking cocoa.
    2. In a separate bowl, combine the rum, honey, and water.
    3. Stir the rum mixture into the dry ingredients until well combined.
    4. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls.
    5. Roll the balls in additional confectioners’ sugar or crushed vanilla wafers.
    6. Store the rum balls in an airtight container.

Enjoy your delicious rum balls!


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