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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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Zelenskiy Heads to Washington as Trump Pushes for Direct Peace Talks

 

                                            Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy


Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will visit Washington on Monday for high‑stakes discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump, following Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska that ended without a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Zelenskiy confirmed the trip after a 90‑minute call with Trump on Saturday, which was later joined by European and NATO leaders. The Ukrainian leader said the talks will focus on “ending the killing and the war” and reiterated his support for Trump’s proposal of a trilateral meeting between Ukraine, the U.S., and Russia.

Kyiv continues to insist on robust security guarantees as part of any agreement, aiming to deter future Russian aggression. While Trump described his meeting with Putin as “productive,” no breakthrough was reached, and both sides remain far apart on key issues.

The Washington meeting is expected to test whether direct leader‑level engagement can unlock progress toward a lasting peace — or simply underscore the entrenched positions that have defined the conflict since Russia’s full‑scale invasion in 2022.

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