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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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US Blocks Abbas from UN Amid Rising Global Recognition of Palestinian Statehood

 

The United States has announced it will deny and revoke visas for several senior members of the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) ahead of next month’s United Nations General Assembly in New York. The move is expected to prevent Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas from delivering his customary address at the annual gathering.

The State Department cited the PA and PLO’s alleged failure to repudiate terrorism and their pursuit of unilateral recognition of Palestinian statehood as reasons for the restrictions. However, the Palestinian mission to the UN — staffed by diplomats permanently based in New York — will be exempt from the ban, in line with the UN headquarters agreement.

The decision comes as several key US allies, including the United Kingdom, France, Australia, and Canada, have pledged to formally recognize a Palestinian state during the summit. These recognition moves reflect growing frustration with Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza, the humanitarian crisis it has triggered, and continued settlement expansion in the West Bank.

Abbas’ office condemned the US action, calling it a violation of international agreements governing access to the UN, and vowed to respond diplomatically. The restrictions could significantly reduce the Palestinian presence at a high-profile moment in the global debate over statehood and peace in the Middle East.


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