5 Things to Know Today Your morning briefing on what's moving Canadian wallets and markets — Thursday, June 5, 2026. 1 / Benefits Your Grocery Benefit Cheque Lands Today Today is the day millions of Canadians have been watching their bank accounts for. The federal government is issuing a one-time Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) top-up to more than 12 million eligible Canadians starting June 5, 2026. The payment equals roughly 50% of your annual GST/HST credit entitlement — so if you normally receive that credit, expect to see a notably larger-than-usual deposit. The numbers: a family of four could receive up to $1,890 in 2026 (including the top-up), while a single person could receive up to $950 . Your bank statement may still label the deposit as "GST/HST Credit" or "GST/HST RC150" — that's normal. The full rebrand to CGEB takes effect July 3, 2026, when the regular quarterly payments resume at a permanent 25% increase for the next five...
- Ingredients:
- Orzo pasta
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Tomatoes
- Lemon juice
- Shrimp
- Cilantro
- Pepper
- Feta cheese
Instructions:
- Cook orzo as per package directions.
- In a skillet, heat oil and cook garlic for 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes and lemon juice, bring to a boil.
- Add shrimp and simmer until pink (4-5 minutes).
- Drain orzo and mix with shrimp, cilantro, and pepper.
- Heat through and sprinkle with feta cheese.
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