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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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High-Stakes Diplomacy: Trump Pressures Kyiv as Europe Closes Ranks

 

                                           Russian strikes have not ceased at all despite the 'peace talks'. 


In a dramatic turn in the Ukraine conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump is urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to accept a rapid peace deal following Trump’s recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. According to reports, Trump has signaled that reclaiming Crimea and pursuing NATO membership are off the table for Kyiv, while hinting at potential U.S.-led security guarantees in lieu of alliance membership.

Sources suggest the proposals under discussion could see Russia relinquish small pockets of occupied territory in exchange for Ukraine ceding fortified areas in the east, particularly in the Donbas region. European leaders — including those from Germany, France, and the UK — are flying to Washington to stand alongside Zelenskiy, determined to prevent any settlement that undermines Ukraine’s sovereignty.

The talks come amid ongoing Russian strikes, with deadly attacks reported in Kharkiv even as diplomatic maneuvering intensifies. While Trump has framed the concessions as the quickest path to ending Europe’s deadliest war in decades, Kyiv and its allies remain wary of any deal that rewards territorial aggression.

The outcome of today’s meetings could shape not only the trajectory of the war but also the security architecture of Europe for years to come.

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