Canada Child Benefit 2025 Update – Payment Dates, Amounts & Eligibility Explained

Raising kids isn’t cheap, and in 2025, the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) continues to play a big role in helping families handle those rising costs. This monthly, tax-free payment from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) supports families with children under 18.

The CCB adjusts every year to keep up with inflation, making it one of the most important financial lifelines for Canadian parents.

Here’s your go-to guide for the 2025 CCB payment schedule, benefit amounts, eligibility rules, and how to apply.

Schedule

The CRA issues CCB payments once a month, straight into your bank account. If you’re signed up and eligible, here’s when your payments will arrive in 2025:

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Didn’t get your payment? Wait five business days before contacting the CRA. Delays can happen, especially around holidays.

Amounts

If your child qualifies for the Child Disability Benefit (CDB), you’ll get extra support. The current CDB amount is $3,411 per year.

Estimated Increase

With inflation still on the radar, the CRA is expected to bump up the CCB again in July 2025.

Keep an eye on your CRA account around July for updated payment amounts.

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Eligibility

To receive the Canada Child Benefit in 2025, you must:

• Be a Canadian resident for tax purposes
• Live with and be the primary caregiver for a child under 18
• Have filed your annual income tax return
• Meet income thresholds based on your family’s net income

Your benefit amount is updated each year based on the previous year’s income tax return. If your income goes up or down, your monthly CCB could change too.

Provincial Add-Ons

Many provinces and territories add their own child benefits on top of the federal CCB. Here’s a snapshot of what’s available:

British Columbia Family Benefit

• First child: $2,188 annually
• Second child: $1,375
• Additional children: $1,125
• Temporary bonus may also apply

Ontario Child Benefit (OCB)

• Up to $1,607 per child each year
• Income-based and paid with the CCB

Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB)

• First child: Up to $1,330
• Each additional child: $665
• Income determines total payment

Check your province’s website to confirm if you’re getting all the benefits available to your family.

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Apply

Signing up for the CCB is pretty straightforward. Choose one of these three ways:

1. Online through CRA My Account
2. Using the Newborn Registration Service at birth
3. By mail: Fill out Form RC66 and send it to the CRA

Make sure your documents are complete, especially if you’re a new resident or have recently changed marital status. Incomplete applications lead to delays.

If you’re already receiving the CCB and your info is up-to-date, no action is needed—you’ll continue to get your payments as scheduled.

The Canada Child Benefit continues to be a reliable, tax-free tool to help parents handle the costs of raising kids. With inflation adjustments, monthly payments, and added provincial benefits, this program helps families breathe a little easier.

Staying informed about the latest updates, like the expected July 2025 increase, ensures you’re getting every dollar you’re entitled to.

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