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Canada's New Grocery Benefit Starts July 3 — How Much Will You Get?

  If you've been receiving the GST/HST credit, something is changing on July 3, 2026 — and it's actually good news. The federal government is replacing the old credit with a new program called the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) , and it comes with payments that are 25% larger. More than 12 million Canadians qualify. No application is required. Here's everything you need to know before the first payment lands. What Is the CGEB? The Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit is the federal government's replacement for the GST/HST credit, which has been around since 1991. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the new benefit on January 26, 2026, and it received Royal Assent on February 12 under Bill C-19. The legislation commits $11.7 billion in additional support to Canadians over six years — $3.1 billion immediately through the one-time June top-up, and $8.6 billion over five years through higher quarterly payments. The name change is deliberate — it signal...
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Tragic Crash: Azerbaijan Airlines Flight Crashes in Kazakhstan, Dozens Feared Dead


A devastating incident occurred early Wednesday morning when an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane, en route from Baku to Grozny, crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan. The Embraer 190 aircraft, carrying 67 people, including 62 passengers and 5 crew members, collided with birds and attempted an emergency landing.

The crash resulted in a massive fireball, with initial reports indicating that at least 42 people have lost their lives. Emergency services have managed to extinguish the fire and rescue 25 survivors, 22 of whom have been hospitalized. The passengers included nationals from Azerbaijan, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.

Authorities from both Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan have launched investigations to determine the exact cause of the accident. The incident has drawn condolences from leaders across the region, including Chechnyan leader Ramzan Kadyrov and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

As the investigation continues, the focus remains on providing support to the survivors and the families of the deceased. The aviation community is also closely monitoring the situation to prevent such tragedies in the future.




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