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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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Ford Urges Full-Time Office Return for Public Servants, Sparking Debate

 

                                            Ontario Premier Doug Ford


Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling on the federal government, municipalities, and all regions across Ontario to require public servants to return to the office five days a week. Speaking in Inglewood, Ford praised the City of Ottawa’s recent decision to mandate full-time in-office work starting in the new year, urging others to “follow suit”.

Ford argues that in-person work fosters better mentorship, collaboration, and economic activity for downtown businesses that have struggled during the remote work era. His government has already announced that Ontario’s 60,000 provincial public servants will transition from hybrid schedules to full-time office attendance by January 2026.

The move aligns with a broader trend among major Canadian employers, including RBC, BMO, and Rogers, which have tightened in-office requirements. However, unions representing public servants have voiced strong opposition, warning the policy could harm recruitment, retention, and employee morale.

Federal public servants are currently required to work in the office at least three days a week, with executives in four days. Labour leaders expect remote work to be a key bargaining issue in upcoming contract negotiations.

The debate underscores a growing divide between leaders who see physical presence as essential for productivity and those who argue that flexible work arrangements are equally effective in delivering public services.

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