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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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Israel Declares Gaza City a Combat Zone, Halts Humanitarian Pauses Amid Escalating Offensive

An Israeli army battle tank in the Gaza Strip near the border with southern Israel on Friday. Israel is preparing to widen its offensive in Gaza City.

Israel’s military has suspended its daily “tactical pauses” in Gaza City, ending the midday windows that had allowed humanitarian aid to enter the besieged area. Officials described the city as a “dangerous combat zone” as tens of thousands of troops mobilised for what they called the initial stages of a major offensive.

The pauses, previously in place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., also applied to Deir al-Balah and Muwasi, where hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians have been sheltering. Aid agencies warn that the suspension will further restrict access to food, water, and medical supplies in a city already facing famine conditions.

Israel has long described Gaza City as a Hamas stronghold, citing an extensive tunnel network beneath its streets. The United Nations has cautioned that a full-scale invasion could cut the territory’s hospital bed capacity in half, deepening the humanitarian crisis.

The move comes amid intensified air and ground strikes, with residents reporting relentless bombardment in several neighbourhoods. Humanitarian groups say the escalation will make aid delivery “nearly impossible” and could displace up to one million more people.

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