The Government of Canada is issuing a number of benefits this week! With the cost of living heading upward, it’s good to know when to expect those benefits– if you’re eligible.
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Here’s everything you need to know about this week’s upcoming credit and benefit dates.
Government of Canada Credit And Benefit Dates This Week
Canada Child Benefit
The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is a monthly payment administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Eligible families can receive this payment to ensure they can support the growing costs of raising a family. Eligibility depends on a variety of factors. This includes you being “primarily responsible for the care and upbringing of the child.” To check if you can receive the CCB, the Government of Canada provides a full run-down of all the details. Maximum annual payments can reach up to $7,787.
The CCB is issued on February 20.
Canada Disability Benefit
The Canada Disability Benefit is another monthly payment, but this time administered by Service Canada. These payments “provide… direct financial support to people with disabilities who are between 18 and 64 years old.” Eligible folks include those who are between the aforementioned ages, approved for the disability tax credit, and have filed their federal income tax return. You must also be a Canadian resident for income tax filing purposes. The maximum annual amount you can receive from July 2025 to June 2026 is $2,400.
The Canada Disability Benefit is issued on February 19.
B.C. Family Benefit
The B.C. Family Benefit is a monthly benefit meant for eligible families with children under the age of 18, and is combined into the CCB. Your payment amount if calculated automatically by the CRA based on information from the personal tax returns you (and your spouse or common-law partner) have filed. For the July 2025 to June 2026 period, the maximum annual benefit you may receive is $1,750 for your first child, $1,100 for your second child, and $900 for each additional child.
The B.C. Family Benefit is issued on the same day as the CCB, on February 20.
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