Eligible families receive Canada Child Benefit Tuesday, Oct. 20
Families with children under 6 can receive up to $679.75 monthly; those with children 6-17 get up to $573.58 in the next payment.
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The next Canada Child Benefit payment reaches eligible families on Tuesday, October 20, with amounts varying based on children's ages and household income.
Families with children under age 6 can receive up to $679.75 per month (up to $8,157 annually), while those with children ages 6 to 17 receive up to $573.58 per month (up to $6,883 annually).
The Canada Revenue Agency uses indexation to adjust benefit payments for inflation and cost of living—amounts rose 2 per cent in July. The benefit is non-taxable and does not need to be reported on tax returns.
To qualify, you must live with the child, be responsible for their care and upbringing, and be a Canadian resident. Foster children already receiving the Children's Special Allowance do not qualify.
Families caring for a child with a severe or prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions may also qualify for the Child Disability Benefit, worth up to $290 per month per eligible child. Two more payments follow this year: November 20 and December 11 (moved forward from its usual date).
How many Edmonton families currently receive the Canada Child Benefit?
What is the income threshold at which benefits phase out entirely?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
By the numbers
How much can families with young children receive from the Canada Child Benefit?
Families with children under age 6 can receive up to $679.75 per month, which totals up to $8,157 annually.
What's the maximum monthly Canada Child Benefit for families with school-age children?
Families with children ages 6 to 17 can receive up to $573.58 per month, totalling up to $6,883 annually.
When are Canada Child Benefit payments scheduled for the rest of 2026?
Payments are scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, November 20, and December 11, 2026.
