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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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South Korean President Declares Emergency Martial Law


 In a surprising move, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law on Tuesday, citing the need to protect the country's constitutional order. The declaration accuses the opposition of controlling the parliament, sympathizing with North Korea, and engaging in anti-state activities.

During a televised briefing, President Yoon vowed to "eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order." He emphasized the necessity of the martial law to "rebuild and protect the free Republic of Korea," which he claims is falling into national ruin.

The announcement has drawn immediate criticism from politicians across the spectrum. Han Dong-hoon, leader of Yoon's own conservative party, called the decision "wrong" and vowed to stop it with the people. Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, who narrowly lost to Yoon in the 2022 presidential election, labeled the declaration "illegal and unconstitutional."

The declaration's impact on South Korea's governance and democracy remains unclear, but it has certainly intensified the political turmoil in the country. As the situation unfolds, the world watches closely to see how this unprecedented move will shape the future of South Korea.



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