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Grocery Benefit Pays Monday, Oct. 5: What You'll Actually Get — and Who Gets $0

  The second Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) payment lands Monday, Oct. 5, and it's the last one of 2026. Some households will see $222.50. Others will see nothing. Here's how to tell which group you're in. At a glance Payment date: Monday, Oct. 5, 2026 (tax-free) Maximum per payment: $169.75 single, $222.50 couple, plus $58.50 per child under 19 Based on: your 2025 tax return Next payments: January and April 2027 Check which number you're reading: yearly or per payment A lot of coverage this week quotes $679 for singles and $890 for couples. Those are the yearly maximums for the July 2026 to June 2027 benefit year, paid in four quarterly instalments. What arrives Monday is one quarter of that. Household Max per year Max per payment Single, no children $679 $169.75 Married or common-law $890 $222.50 Each child under 19 (added on) $234 $58.50 First child in a single-parent family $445 $111.25 Most households get less than the maximum The CGEB is incom...
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Iran to Decide on Response to Israeli Attack, Says Supreme Leader

 

In the wake of a recent Israeli airstrike on Iranian territory, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called on Iranian officials to determine the most effective way to showcase Iran’s power in response. The attack, which occurred two nights ago, has heightened tensions between the two nations.

According to Iran’s official IRNA news agency, Khamenei emphasized the importance of a strategic and calculated response that would demonstrate Iran’s strength without escalating the conflict unnecessarily. The Supreme Leader’s directive comes as both countries navigate a complex geopolitical landscape, with regional stability hanging in the balance.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the airstrike as “precise and powerful,” claiming it achieved all intended objectives, including targeting Iranian defense capabilities and missile production facilities. Meanwhile, Khamenei urged Iranian officials to carefully assess the situation and respond in a manner that underscores Iran’s resilience and strategic capabilities.

The international community is closely monitoring the developments, as any significant escalation could have far-reaching implications for regional and global security.


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