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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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Defiance in Istanbul: Opposition Barricades Against Police Takeover

 

Supporters of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), clash with riot police outside the CHP Istanbul provincial office.


In a dramatic standoff in Istanbul, lawmakers from Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) piled tables and chairs at the entrance of their provincial headquarters to block police from enforcing a court order to replace the party’s local leader. The ruling removed Istanbul provincial head Ozgur Celik over alleged irregularities, appointing former deputy chair Gursel Tekin in his place — a move the CHP rejected as “null and void,” insisting Tekin had been expelled from the party.

The tense scene unfolded as hundreds of riot police surrounded the building, detaining protesters and using pepper spray to disperse crowds. Inside, more than 50 CHP lawmakers stood behind the barricades, accusing authorities of attempting to “dismantle democracy.” The confrontation is the latest in a year-long crackdown on the CHP, which has seen high-profile arrests, including that of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu in March, sparking the largest protests in a decade.

Authorities maintain the judiciary is acting independently, while the CHP claims the legal actions are politically motivated efforts to weaken the opposition ahead of future elections. Social media access was restricted nationwide during the unrest, and Istanbul’s stock index fell sharply amid rising political tensions.


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