For the 2025–26 benefit year (starting July 2025), the maximum Canada Child Benefit (CCB) has increased to help with rising costs, providing up to $7,997 per year ($666.42/month) for children under 6 and $6,748 per year ($562.33/month) for children aged 6–17. This tax-free monthly payment is indexed to inflation, representing a roughly $200 increase from the previous year for eligible families.
The $1,200 payment is a one-time direct deposit issued by the Canada Revenue Agency for seniors classified as low income based on their most recent tax return. The payment is not a loan, does not need to be repaid and does not replace existing monthly benefits.
Eligibility criteria
You must live with the child, and the child must be under 18 years of age. You must be the person primarily responsible for the care and upbringing of the child. If a child does not live with you all the time, see If you share custody of a child. You must be a resident of Canada for tax purposes.
The payment is targeted primarily at seniors who are already connected to the federal benefits system, including those who receive: Old Age Security. Guaranteed Income Supplement. Canada Pension Plan retirement benefits.
Maximum Canada child benefit
under 6 years of age: $7,997 per year ($666.41 per month) 6 to 17 years of age: $6,748 per year ($562.33 per month)
This measure increases the adjusted net income threshold for the High Income Child Benefit Charge ( HICBC ) from £50,000 to £60,000, from 6 April 2024. For individuals with income above £80,000, the amount of the tax charge will equal the amount of the Child Benefit payment.
Program Details
Our Welcome to Canada program gives new Canadian Permanent Residents or Temporary Workers with a valid work permit a $1,000 bonus* towards the purchase or lease of an eligible new Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac vehicle.
The Government of Canada has distributed a one-time, non-taxable, non-reportable payment of $600 to Canadians living with disabilities. If you have an existing Disability Tax Credit certificate on file with the CRA, you should have received this amount in October 2020.
If your AFNI fell below the $37,487 threshold in the 2024 tax year, you will receive the following amounts for the July 2025 to June 2026 payment period: For every child under 6 years of age: $666.42 per month ($7,997 per year) For every child 6-17 years of age: $562.33 per month ($6,748 per year)
An often-overlooked type of cover, Family Income Benefit protects a level of income for a fixed term. In the event of death. the amount of income chosen at the outset will be paid for the remainder of the term of the plan. Often the term is set to protect you until your youngest child is 18 or 21.
If you received a payment of $600 this was probably a one time non-taxable disability payment from the government during the pandemic. This payment was meant to pay for any outstanding expense as a result to the pandemic and was given to those who: Qualified for the disability tax credit (DTC)
The maximum benefit from July 2025 to June 2026 is $2,400, or $200 per month. This amount is adjusted for inflation. Benefits are based on an individual's adjusted family net income. They decrease if the income reaches a certain limit.
The Low-Income Seniors' Benefit consists of a $400 annual payment for those in receipt of the following federal programs: the Guaranteed Income Supplement, the Allowance for the Survivor, or the Allowance.
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How much is the benefit? The maximum amount for the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) is $2,400 per year, or $200 per month.
The Canadian government is providing a one-time $300 federal payment in 2025 as part of ongoing efforts to assist low- and modest-income Canadians facing rising costs of living.
Summary. The Canada grocery rebate was a one-time credit issued in 2023 to help offset increased grocery costs. The rebate was issued automatically to GST/HST credit-eligible taxpayers and did not require an application process. There is no confirmed grocery rebate program for 2025 or 2026 at this time.
What is the maximum CCB per child? Families who reported a combined income of $37,487 at the end of 2025 can qualify for the maximum 2025-2026 payment benefit. For July 2025 through June 2026, the maximum payment amounts are: $7,997 per year ($666.41 per month) for each child under 6 years old.
Newcomers to Canada can apply to get benefit and credit payments, including any related provincial and territorial payments, even before they do their taxes for the first time. These payments will provide additional support for your life in Canada.
You must have earned income of at least $2,500 to be eligible for the ACTC. You qualify for the full amount of the Child Tax Credit for each qualifying child if you meet all eligibility factors and your annual income is not more than $200,000 ($400,000 if filing a joint return).
The dependent's birth certificate, and if needed, the birth and marriage certificates of any individuals, including yourself, that prove the dependent is related to you. For an adopted dependent, send an adoption decree or proof the child was lawfully placed with you or someone related to you for legal adoption.
Child Benefit is a tax-free payment that can be claimed by anyone responsible for a child under the age of 16 (or under 20 if they are still in education or training). Single parents are eligible for this benefit, and it can be claimed regardless of income.