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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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Ontario Braces for Storm-Driven Cooldown as Atlantic Heat Wave Persists

 

Southern and eastern Ontario are set to get a break from the sweltering heat this week as a cold front sweeps through, bringing showers and thunderstorms. The system is expected to deliver the most significant rainfall in weeks to some regions, with totals ranging from 5 to over 30 mm in localized downpours. While the storms may briefly mix wildfire smoke closer to the surface, temperatures will ease to more seasonal highs in the upper 20s by midweek.

In contrast, the Atlantic provinces remain locked in an intense heat wave. New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island are seeing daytime highs in the mid-to-high 30s, with humidex values pushing the feel closer to 40. Newfoundland and Labrador face similar conditions, with some areas under heat warnings until Friday. Environment Canada continues to urge residents to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity, and watch for signs of heat-related illness.

While Ontario’s cooldown offers a taste of late-summer relief, much of Atlantic Canada will have to endure several more days of oppressive heat before temperatures begin to moderate.

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