The Canada Revenue Agency is adjusting its benefit and credit payments to match the country’s inflation. With indexation, parents will be receiving more in their child benefits this year.
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Canada Child Benefit
The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is a monthly, tax-free payment that eligible families can claim to help cover the cost of raising children under the age of 18.
Eligible families must meet all the following requirements:
- You live with a child who is under 18 years old.
- You are primarily responsible for the care and upbringing of the child.
- You are a resident of Canada for tax purposes, AND
- You or your spouse or common-law partner must be one of the following:
- Canadian citizen
- Permanent resident
- Protected person (received a positive Notice of Decision from the Immigration and Refugee Board)
- Temporary resident
- Individual who is registered or entitled to be registered under the Indian Act
- You are not applying for a foster child who is already receiving the Children’s Special Allowance (CSA)
For families with multiple children, you must check your eligibility for each child. If your children are eligible, then you will be able to receive a payment, depending on your family net income levels.
How Much Can You Receive From The CCB?
In 2025, families could receive a maximum annual payment of $7,997. This was based on your 2024 adjusted family net income, with reductions in payment amounts the higher the income.
The CRA has announced that the indexation increase will be 2% in 2026, with 2025’s being slightly higher at 2.7%. The calculations are based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures price changes by comparing the cost of a fixed basket of goods and services– though time.
In 2026, families can expect a base annual benefit for a child under 6 years of age to be $8,157. For children aged 6 to 17, families can instead receive an annual payment total of $6,883.
For more details on your family’s eligibility for the Canada Child Benefit, check out the CRA’s CCB page here.
