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 The GST/HST Credit Has a New Name — and a Bigger Payout The GST/HST credit has officially been replaced by the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) .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...
In a recent development, a senior Hamas official revealed that Israel’s response to the group’s latest Gaza ceasefire proposal was negative. The proposal, handed over by mediators, failed to meet the demands set forth by Hamas.
Summary of Events:
- On Tuesday evening, the mediators informed Hamas of Israel’s position on the proposal. According to Osama Hamdan, the Israeli response was “generally negative” and did not address the critical issues at hand.
- Hamas holds Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government accountable for the failure to negotiate a hostage release in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and to halt the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
- Despite weeks of negotiations, a comprehensive agreement between Israel and Hamas remains elusive. Talks have resumed this week in Qatar, but the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to escalate.
- Over the past week, more than 100 aid workers have lost their lives, and dozens have been wounded in eight attacks carried out by Israeli forces.
- As the situation remains tense, international attention remains focused on finding a resolution. The hope is that renewed dialogue will pave the way for a lasting ceasefire and alleviate the suffering of civilians caught in the crossfire.
Stay tuned for further updates as the situation unfolds.
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