Canada Child Benefit gets boost; eligible families gain up to $160 more per child under six annually
Starting this month, eligible families will receive up to $8,157 per year for each child under six. The increase represents up to $160 for younger children and up to $135 for kids six to 17.
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Eligible Canadian families are receiving an increase to the Canada Child Benefit, with the boost taking effect this month. Starting July 2026, the tax-free monthly payment for eligible families with children under 18 will rise to up to $8,157 per year for each child under age six and up to $6,883 per year for each child between six and 17.
Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced the increase Friday, July 17, at Nose Creek Park in Airdrie. The move aims to help more than six million children across Canada and 500,000 families in Alberta access necessities like food and school supplies.
"This increase will give parents a little more breathing room and help our children thrive," Hogan said. The announcement was made in Airdrie because the community represents many growing Canadian cities with young families working to make ends meet.
By the numbers
How much more will eligible families receive per child under six per year starting July 2026?
Starting July 2026, eligible families will receive up to $8,157 per year for each child under six, an increase of up to $160 annually compared to the previous benefit.
How many Canadian children and families will benefit from this increase?
The Canada Child Benefit increase aims to help more than six million children across Canada and 500,000 families in Alberta.
What is the annual benefit for children aged six to 17 starting July 2026?
Eligible families will receive up to $6,883 per year for each child between six and 17, representing an increase of up to $135 annually.
