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Budget 2026 Brings a Second Grocery Top-Up: Who Gets It and How Much

  Canadian Money Brief  |  Budget 2026  |  November 6, 2026 Another grocery cheque is on the way. In Thursday's federal budget, Ottawa proposed a second one-time top-up to the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB), a payment worth half the benefit's annual value, expected to land in early 2027. $339 budget estimate, qualifying single person $679 budget estimate, couple with two children Early 2027 expected timing, exact date not announced $4.1B cost of the expanded program What Ottawa actually announced Budget 2026, a 511-page document titled "Masters of our Destiny," is mostly about investment and productivity. But tucked into its affordability measures is a repeat of something Canadians have already seen this year. The government proposes a one-time payment equal to half of the CGEB's annual value, and the Canadian Press reports it is expected in early 2027. A similar payment went out in June. That June payment was a one-time top-up equal to 50% of t...

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Anant Ambani’s Extravagant Wedding Captivates the World

 

The opulent wedding of Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Asia’s wealthiest man, Mukesh Ambani, has captured global attention. Held at the Ambani-owned Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, the event was nothing short of spectacular. Here are the highlights:

  1. Celebrity Guest List: The guest list read like a who’s who of the world’s elite. Reality TV star Kim Kardashian, professional wrestler and Hollywood actor John Cena, and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair were among the attendees.

  2. Staggering Wealth: The wedding showcased the Ambani family’s immense wealth. More than 100 private planes ferried guests to and from India, emphasizing the scale of the celebration.

  3. Months of Festivities: The wedding was the culmination of months of festivities. Pop stars Rihanna and Justin Bieber performed at various pre-wedding events, adding to the glamour.

  4. Family Unity: Billionaire Mukesh Ambani stood proudly with his family—wife Nita, daughter Isha, and sons Akash and Anant—as they celebrated Anant’s union with Radhika Merchant.

In summary, Anant Ambani’s wedding was a dazzling affair that left the world in awe. 

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