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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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Syria Withdraws from Paris Talks with Kurdish-Led SDF Amid Rising Tensions

 

Syria has officially announced it will not participate in upcoming meetings in Paris with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), according to a statement from state media. The decision follows a recent forum organized by the U.S.-backed SDF, which Damascus claims violated a prior agreement between the two sides.

The Syrian government criticized the forum for promoting ideas that allegedly aim to “revive the era of the former regime,” and accused the SDF of hosting separatist figures and encouraging foreign intervention. This move casts doubt on the integration deal signed in March, which was intended to merge Kurdish-led forces into Syria’s state institutions and help unify the country after years of conflict.

The breakdown in dialogue highlights ongoing friction between Damascus and the SDF, particularly over how the group should be incorporated into Syria’s military structure. While the SDF insists on joining as a unified bloc, the Syrian government prefers individual integration.

This latest development underscores the fragile nature of reconciliation efforts in Syria and the complex dynamics at play in the region.

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