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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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Global Markets Plunge Amid Tech Sell-Off and Economic Concerns

 

Global markets experienced a significant downturn today, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 index leading the decline, plummeting by 5.8%. This sharp drop follows a tech-driven retreat on Wall Street, where weak manufacturing data has raised concerns about the U.S. economy’s health and the Federal Reserve’s timing on interest rate cuts.

Investors are increasingly worried that the Fed may have missed its window to lower rates, potentially exacerbating economic slowdown risks. The anticipation of a crucial employment report has further fueled market anxiety, with futures for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average also showing declines.

The tech sector has been particularly hard-hit, with Intel’s announcement of a 15% workforce reduction adding to the market’s woes. This move is seen as a response to intense competition from rivals like Nvidia and AMD.

In Europe, major indices followed the downward trend, with Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 both recording losses. The broader impact of these economic concerns is evident as markets worldwide brace for further volatility.


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