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 The GST/HST Credit Has a New Name — and a Bigger Payout The GST/HST credit has officially been replaced by the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) .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...
Israel’s Foreign Minister, in a statement released Wednesday, made it clear that any aggression from Iran would be met with a swift response. "If Iran attacks from its territory, Israel will respond and attack in Iran,” he declared, signaling a potential shift towards more direct confrontation.
The Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has vowed retaliation against Israel for the consulate attack, which he equated to an assault on Iranian territory. "The evil regime must be punished, and it will be punished,” he affirmed during a sermon marking the end of Ramadan.
The international community watches with concern as both nations refrain from detailing their potential strategies, leaving the world to ponder the implications of such a conflict. As the situation unfolds, the hope for de-escalation remains, but the path forward is fraught with uncertainty.
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