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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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Wall Street Rallies Ahead of Key Earnings and Election

 


Wall Street closed higher on Monday, buoyed by investor optimism as markets brace for a crucial week of earnings reports from megacap companies and the final stretch before the November 5th presidential election.

The major U.S. stock indexes managed to recoup some losses from the previous turbulent trading week. This positive sentiment was further bolstered by the stability in energy supplies, despite recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Investors are particularly focused on the upcoming earnings reports from tech giants, which are expected to provide insights into the health of the economy and corporate profitability. Additionally, the approaching election adds another layer of anticipation, with market participants closely watching for any developments that could impact economic policies and market dynamics.

As the week progresses, all eyes will be on the performance of these megacap companies and the unfolding political landscape, both of which are likely to significantly influence market movements.


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