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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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From Ceasefire to Full Accord: Trump’s Alaska Pivot on Ukraine Peace

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin walk to a joint news conference on Saturday

In a dramatic shift following his high-profile summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his administration will now pursue a direct peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine — abandoning his earlier push for a ceasefire.

The nearly three-hour meeting, the first in-person encounter between the two leaders since 2019, ended without a formal deal but with both sides claiming “productive” discussions. Trump said many points had been agreed upon, though key issues — potentially including contested territory in eastern Ukraine — remain unresolved.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who was not present at the Alaska talks, is set to meet Trump in Washington on Monday. European leaders have reiterated that any settlement must involve Kyiv directly and respect Ukraine’s territorial integrity.

While Putin praised the talks as a step toward restoring U.S.-Russia relations, analysts warn that Trump’s pivot could signal alignment with Moscow’s demands, raising concerns in Kyiv and across Europe about the future of the conflict.

The path forward remains uncertain, but the Alaska summit has clearly reshaped the diplomatic landscape — and set the stage for tense negotiations in the weeks ahead.

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