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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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Canada Condemns Israel Over Gaza Famine, Calls for Immediate Ceasefire

Palestinians carry sacks of flour unloaded from a humanitarian aid convoy that reached Gaza City from the northern Gaza Strip, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025.

The Canadian government has sharply criticized Israel following a UN-backed assessment confirming that famine is occurring in parts of the Gaza Strip and spreading rapidly. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) reported extreme food deprivation, acute malnutrition, and starvation-related deaths, describing the crisis as entirely man-made and reversible if aid is allowed to flow freely.

Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai said Ottawa is “deeply alarmed” by the deteriorating humanitarian situation, accusing Israel — as the occupying power — of failing to meet its obligations under international law by restricting the delivery of food and medical supplies. He urged an immediate ceasefire to enable large-scale humanitarian relief.

Israel has rejected the famine finding, citing increased aid truck entries under global pressure, though aid agencies maintain the current levels remain far below the 500–600 trucks per day needed. The dispute comes amid ongoing military operations, including recent airstrikes that killed civilians and journalists in Gaza City, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called a “tragic mishap”.

The crisis underscores deep divisions over responsibility for Gaza’s humanitarian collapse, with Canada pressing for urgent action to prevent further loss of life.

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