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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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Chicago Draws the Line: Mayor Orders Police to Shun Trump’s Federal Deployment

 

                     Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks during a news conference at River Point Park on Monday.  


Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order barring city police from cooperating with any National Guard troops or federal agents should President Donald Trump follow through on his threat to deploy them to the city.

The order, announced at a City Hall press conference alongside other local leaders, makes clear that Chicago police will continue enforcing state and local laws but will not participate in joint patrols, arrests, immigration enforcement, or other federal-led operations. Officers are also directed to wear official uniforms, follow body camera protocols, and avoid masks to ensure they are distinguishable from federal personnel.

Johnson framed the move as a defense of civil liberties and local sovereignty, warning that unauthorized federal military action could “undermine democratic norms” and “risk escalating violence rather than securing the peace”. He cited recent declines in violent crime as evidence that the city is addressing public safety without federal intervention.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker echoed the mayor’s stance, calling any unrequested deployment “unconstitutional” and vowing a strong state response. The White House dismissed the order as a partisan stunt, arguing that federal action is aimed at reducing crime.

Johnson said Chicago is prepared to pursue legal and legislative measures to block any such deployment, underscoring his message: “We will protect our Constitution, we will protect our city, and we will protect our people”.


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