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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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Tensions Flare as Syria Accuses Israel of Seizing Territory Near Mount Hermon Amid Peace Talks

 

Israeli soldiers ride in a military vehicle along the ceasefire line with Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, as seen from the Golan Heights last December


Syria’s foreign ministry has accused Israel of sending 60 soldiers across the border to take control of a strategic area near Mount Hermon, calling the move a violation of its sovereignty and a “direct threat” to regional peace.

The incident reportedly occurred near a hilltop overlooking Beit Jinn, close to the Lebanese border — an area long associated with arms smuggling by Hezbollah and Palestinian factions. Syrian officials say six Syrians were arrested during the operation, while the Israeli military claims it was targeting weapons depots and seized RPGs, rifles, and explosives.

The escalation comes as both nations engage in US-mediated talks aimed at de-escalating tensions in southern Syria. Damascus hopes these negotiations could lead to a broader security arrangement, but the latest developments risk undermining progress.

Israel has maintained a military presence on Mount Hermon since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, citing the need to protect the Druze minority in southern Syria and to prevent hostile groups from gaining a foothold near its borders.

With both sides trading accusations and no immediate comment from Israeli officials on the latest claims, the standoff underscores the fragility of ongoing diplomatic efforts.

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