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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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Caribbean Standoff: U.S. Naval Buildup Sparks Diplomatic Crossfire with Venezuela

 

Venezuelan government supporters enlist in the Bolivarian National Militia following Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's call for a nationwide recruitment drive, amid rising tensions with the United States over the deployment of U.S. warships in the region, in Caracas, Venezuela, August 23, 2025

Tensions between Washington and Caracas have intensified following the arrival of seven U.S. warships and a nuclear-powered fast attack submarine in the Southern Caribbean. U.S. officials say the deployment is aimed at countering Latin American drug cartels, part of a broader strategy to curb migration and bolster border security.

The naval force — which includes the USS San Antonio, USS Iwo Jima, and USS Fort Lauderdale — carries roughly 4,500 personnel, including 2,200 Marines. Surveillance flights by P-8 spy planes have also been reported in the region.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has condemned the move as “gunboat diplomacy,” accusing the U.S. of threatening his country with nuclear-capable submarines in violation of international treaties. In response, Venezuela has mobilized 15,000 troops to its western border with Colombia and ordered civil defense drills.

While the U.S. frames the buildup as a counter-narcotics mission, analysts warn the standoff risks escalating into a broader geopolitical confrontation, with both nations trading accusations of aggression and interference.

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