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Canada Groceries & Essentials Benefit: Free Money Hits Your Account June 5 — Are You Getting Yours?

If you're a low- or modest-income Canadian, there's a very good chance the government is about to deposit money directly into your bank account — on June 5, 2026 — with zero application required. It's called the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) , and it's replacing the old GST/HST credit with a bigger, better payout. The first step? A one-time bonus payment arriving in less than two weeks. Here's everything you need to know to make sure you don't miss it. What Exactly Is This Payment? The federal government is transitioning away from the GST/HST Credit and launching the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) starting July 2026. As a bridge to that new program, every current GST/HST credit recipient will receive a one-time lump-sum top-up on June 5, 2026 — equal to 50% of their annual 2025–26 GST/HST credit . Think of it as a bonus cheque (or direct deposit) to help you cover rising grocery and essentials costs right now, before the n...

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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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