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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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Historic Accord: Armenia and Azerbaijan Seal Peace Deal at White House

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev meet in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates last month.

In a landmark moment for the South Caucasus region, the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan convened at the White House on Friday to sign a U.S.-brokered peace agreement aimed at ending nearly four decades of conflict.

President Donald Trump hosted Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for what was dubbed the “TRIPP Summit,” named after the newly designated Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity—a strategic transit corridor connecting the two nations. The United States secured exclusive development rights to the corridor, which is expected to facilitate trade, energy, and infrastructure projects across the region.

The peace deal marks the first formal agreement between the two former Soviet republics since hostilities began in 1988 over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. While the accord has been hailed as a diplomatic breakthrough, critics have raised concerns over unresolved issues, including the displacement of ethnic Armenians and the fate of prisoners of war.

In addition to the peace declaration, separate bilateral agreements were signed between the U.S. and each country, covering energy, technology, border security, and economic cooperation.

The signing ceremony signals a potential turning point for a region long plagued by ethnic tensions and geopolitical rivalries. Whether this agreement leads to lasting peace remains to be seen—but for now, it’s a moment of cautious optimism.

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