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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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Turbulence Ahead: Air Canada’s Tentative Labor Deal Faces Rocky Path to Ratification


Air Canada’s hard-fought tentative agreement with its 10,000 flight attendants is facing mounting resistance, with many union members signaling they may reject the deal over wage concerns.

The agreement, reached after a four-day strike that disrupted travel for half a million passengers, promised pay increases — including a 12% boost for most junior attendants this year and 8% for senior staff — as well as partial pay for ground duties, a long-standing demand in the industry. However, critics within the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) say the raises fall short of delivering a living wage for new hires and fail to fully address unpaid time spent waiting for flights.

Union president Wesley Lesosky acknowledged the frustration, noting that while the deal secured some key gains, the wage portion could still end up in arbitration if members vote it down. Voting runs from August 27 to September 6, during which flight attendants cannot legally strike again if the offer is rejected.

The outcome will determine whether Air Canada can move forward with labor peace or face prolonged negotiations in a dispute that has already forced the airline to withdraw its financial guidance for the year.

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