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The GST/HST Credit Has a New Name — And It's Paying 25% More

  Sunday, July 19, 2026 If you've relied on the quarterly GST/HST credit, that name is gone for good. Here's what replaced it, how much more it's worth, and whether you need to do anything to get it. For years, the GST/HST credit quietly landed in millions of Canadian bank accounts every three months — a modest, tax-free top-up meant to offset sales tax on everyday purchases. As of this month, that program no longer exists under its old name. It's now the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) , and the federal government has permanently increased the payment by 25%, locked in for five years. If you already qualified for the GST/HST credit, you don't need to apply for anything new. But you should know what changed, because the numbers — and the timeline — are more involved than a simple rename. What actually changed The CGEB was first announced by the federal government in January 2026 as part of a broader affordability push, and it became law with the passa...
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Appeals Court Overturns $527 Million Civil Fraud Penalty Against Trump

 

                                           President Donald Trump 

In a major legal victory for President Donald Trump, a New York appellate court has thrown out the massive $527 million civil fraud penalty imposed on him, his two eldest sons, and the Trump Organization. The five-judge panel ruled that the fine — originally ordered by Judge Arthur Engoron in 2024 — was “excessive” and violated the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition on excessive fines.

While the court upheld findings that Trump had exaggerated his wealth and inflated property values for years, it concluded that the financial penalty was disproportionate to the alleged gains. The ruling leaves in place a temporary ban preventing Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Eric Trump from serving in corporate leadership roles for several years.

New York Attorney General Letitia James, who brought the case in 2022, has the option to appeal the decision to the state’s highest court. Trump celebrated the outcome as a “total victory,” calling the original judgment politically motivated.

The decision spares Trump from one of the largest financial penalties ever levied in a civil fraud case, though his legal battles on multiple fronts continue.

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