<p>The US has suspended most visa services in Zimbabwe, citing "Concerns with government", leaving many travel plans disrupted.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.arise.tv/us-halts-most-visa-processing-in-zimbabwe-over-concerns-with-government/">US Halts Most Visa Processing In Zimbabwe Over ‘Concerns with Government’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.arise.tv">Arise News</a>.</p>
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Tuesday said his government will request prosecutors launch an investigation into Big Tech’s role in using AI to create…
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/young-teachers-walking-small-children-along-street-kids-wearing-backpacks-walking-on-sidewalk-in-romantic-montreal.jpg?id=61030003&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=132%2C0%2C132%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>If you're already receiving <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/family-allowance" target="_blank">Quebec's family allowance</a>, you're in for a nice surprise next month.</p><p>On July 2, eligible parents will automatically receive an extra $124 per child, thanks to a one-time payment from Retraite Québec called the <a href="https://www.rrq.gouv.qc.ca/fr/enfants/Pages/supplement-achat-fournitures-scolaires.aspx" target="_blank">Supplément pour l'achat de fournitures scolaires (School Supplies Supplement)</a>. The best part? You don't need to do anything to get it.</p><p>The annual, non-taxable supplement is meant to help with back-to-school expenses like notebooks, pens, and all the supplies kids tend to misplace by October. It's available to families already receiving <a href="https://www.rrq.gouv.qc.ca/fr/enfants/naissance/paiement_soutien_enfants/Pages/montant.aspx" target="_blank">Quebec's Allocation </a><a href="https://www.rrq.gouv.qc.ca/fr/enfants/naissance/paiement_soutien_enfants/Pages/montant.aspx" target="_blank">famille </a>and who have children aged 4 to 16 as of September 30, 2025.</p><p>The $124 supplement should appear in your account at the same time as the payment scheduled for July 2, regardless of your family income.</p><p>This is separate from the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/canada-child-benefit-june-2025" target="_self">Canada Child Benefit (CCB)</a>, the federal monthly payment many families also receive. In June, the CCB can be as high as $650 per child, depending on your income.</p><p>Even if your child isn't in school yet — say, they're still in daycare — you'll still qualify for the school supplies payment, as long as they're within the eligible age range. For children with disabilities, the bonus can apply up to age 17.</p><p>In shared custody cases, the payment is split between both parents — $62 each — as long as the child spends 40% to 60% of their time with each parent. Again, no forms, no paperwork. Just make sure you're signed up for direct deposit to get your payment quickly.</p><p>You can find more details on the <a href="https://www.rrq.gouv.qc.ca/fr/enfants/Pages/supplement-achat-fournitures-scolaires.aspx" target="_blank">Retraite Québec website</a>.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
