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Canada's New Groceries & Essentials Benefit: What It Means for Your Wallet in 2026

  Big news for Canadian households: the federal government has just unveiled the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit — and if you qualify, money could land in your bank account as early as June 2026 . With the cost of living still squeezing budgets from coast to coast, this is one announcement you don't want to miss. Here's everything you need to know — and more importantly, how to make the most of it. How Much Money Are We Talking? The amounts are significant. According to the federal government's Spring Economic Update 2026: Families of four: Up to $1,890 in 2026, and approximately $1,400/year for the next four years. Single individuals: Up to $950 this year, and around $700/year through 2030. Payments begin: June 2026 This benefit is a 25% increase on the former GST Credit , now renamed and boosted for five years. If you already receive the GST Credit, you should automatically be considered — no new application needed. 📌 Bonus: The government has also made th...

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Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX Composite Index Reaches Highest Weekly Close in 21 Months

 

The Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index ended up 71.82 points, or 0.3%, at 20,990.22, its highest weekly closing level since April 2022. 

The market is being driven higher by technicals, which are very bullish right now, according to Brandon Michael, senior investment analyst at ABC Funds. The Toronto market has posted a series of higher peaks and troughs since October, notching a gain of nearly 12% over that period. The technology sector added to its recent rally on Friday, rising 0.7%. Energy rose 0.6% as oil settled 0.9% higher at $72.68 a barrel following overnight air and sea strikes by the U.S. and Britain on Houthi targets in Yemen. The materials sector, which includes precious and base metals miners and fertilizer companies, was up 1.6% as the price of gold benefited from safe-haven buying and the prospect of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. 

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