Canada Child Benefit (CCB): Guide For Parents
Canada’s child benefit (CCB) gives tax-free monthly payments to families in Canada with children under 18 to help them cope with the expense of parenting kids who are under 18.
Who is eligible for CCB?
You must fulfill all of the following requirements to receive Canada’s Child Benefit:
🧒🏻 The child should be living with you and be 18 years old or younger.
👨👩👦👦 You are the one in charge of caring for and raising the kid.
🍁 You should be a permanent resident of Canada or a Canadian citizen.
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🧒🏼 Can you get CCB for adopted children?
Parents who have adopted children under their care are not eligible to receive the Canada Child Benefit (CCB). Although, the government pays an agency called Children’s Special Allowances (CSA), which are the same amount as the CCB.
✒️ How to apply for CCB?
There are 3 ways you can apply for Canada’s Child Benefit:
Birth Registration
Registering the birth of your baby with your province/territory is one way to get the CCB.
Birth registration is often done on paper at the hospital or birthing center. In addition to residents of Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, and Alberta, people in other provinces may sign up online.
Online Registration
If you haven’t already applied for the CCB, you may do so online via the Government of Canada’s website through “My Account.” All you have to do is register through “My Account” and go to “Apply for child benefits”.
Mail Registration
If you wish to apply for Canada Child Benefits via mail, you’ll have to fill out and sign Form RC66, Canada Child Benefits Application. Additional papers required by the Canadian government must be included.
Who can help you?
You may get assistance or more information from the Canada Revenue Agency or a settlement agency.
⏳ What happens after applying?
The Canada Child Benefit statement should arrive within 80 days of your application submission. The notification will inform you what benefits you’ll be receiving and how it was calculated.
Though you and your spouse or common-law partner file separate returns every year, even if you have no income to declare, you will keep receiving the Canada Child Benefit.
🍁 Child benefit programs in different provinces
Want to know what your children can receive per province? Check out the list of each province and their CCB programs below!
As of July 2023 to June 2024, your children may be eligible to receive the following amounts:
- 1st dependent: $117.50 per month
- 2nd dependent: $58.75 per month
- 3rd dependent: $58.75 per month
- 4th dependent: $58.7 5per month
As of July 2023 to June 2024, your chldren may be eligible to receive the following amounts:
1st dependent: $145.83 per month
2nd dependent: $91.66 per month
Additional dependents: $75 per month.
The Canada Revenue Agency does not administer any benefit program on behalf of the Province of Manitoba.
As of July 2023 to June 2024, your children may be eligible to receive $20.83 per month for each child.
As of July 2023 to June 2024, your children may be eligible to receive the following amounts:
- 1st Dependent: $37.25 per month
- 2nd Dependent: $39.50 per month
- 3rd Dependent: $42.41 per month
- Additional Dependent: $45.58 per month
As of June 2023 to July 2024:
Under the age of 6:
- 1 dependent: $67.91 per month
- 2 dependents: $122.25 per month
- 3 dependents: $166.41 per month
- 4 dependents: $203.75 per month
- Additional dependents: $30.58 per month
Children ages 6 to 17:
- 1 dependent: $54.33 per month
- 2 dependents: $97.83 per month
- 3 dependents: $133.08 per month
- 4 dependents: $163.00 per month
- Additional dependents: $24.41 per month
As of July 2023 to June 2024, your children may be eligible to receive $127.08 per month for each child.
As of July 2023 to June 2024, your children may be eligible to receive the following amounts:
1 Dependent: $24.08 per month
2 and/or additional Dependents: $30.66 per month
Ontario does not provide a specific price, you will need to calculate it yourself. Your entitlement will be based off of the previous year’s tax return.
The program gives benefits worth $110 per year, or $55 for a qualified dependent such as a spouse or common-law partner.
The Canada Revenue Agency does not administer any benefit program on behalf of the Province of Quebec.
The amount provided for individuals for July 2023 to June 2024 is $380, with $380 for a spouse or common-law partner, or $150 per kid (up to two children).
As of July 2023 to June 2024, you may be eligible to receive $73 per month for each child.
💰 How much can you get from CCB?
The amount you can receive from Canada child benefit payments changes each month throughout the benefit year (July through June of the following year) depending on:
- The number of children in your care
- The age of your children
- Your marital status
- Your adjusted family net income (AFNI), as reported in last year’s tax return
According to the Government of Canada, they compute CCB in the following manner:
💲 Each eligible kid under the age of six receives $6,833 per year ($569.41 per month).
💲 Each eligible kid from 6 to 17 years old receives $5,765 per year ($480.41 per month).
These payments are decreased after a household’s adjusted family net income (AFNI) exceeds $32,028.
If you do not submit your tax return, your payment will be suspended. So it’s best to always make sure you return your taxes on time each year in order to keep receiving your child benefit. If you have a spouse or common-law partner, they are equally responsible for timely filing their tax returns.
👨💼 How to use Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) service
Not sure how to use Canada Revenue Agency services? We’ve provided all 4 services you can access within their online platform!
You may use the CRA service to:
- Submit an application for the Canada child benefit (CCB).
- View payments made under the CCB and other provincial and territorial programs, as well as the account balance and statement of account.
- View and update information about the children in your care.
- Update your personal data, such as your address and marriage status.
👨👩👦👦 Family Immigrants and Canada Child Benefit
Embarking on the journey to move to Canada with your children is an exciting and life-changing decision.
Canada is renowned for its high quality of life, diverse cultural offerings, and excellent educational and healthcare systems. If you’re considering relocating with children, it’s essential to navigate the immigration process with their well-being in mind.
Understanding the intricacies of family immigration, school enrollment, and healthcare systems is crucial for a smooth transition.
To get valuable insights and practical guidance for parents and guardians looking to make Canada their new home, click the photo.
❓ Canada Child Benefit FAQ
Yes they can as long as they are married or common-law with children or single with children under 18 years old.
The Canadian government will recalculate your benefits.
This will also effect the recalculation of your benefits.
If you relocate, it is critical that you promptly notify the Government of Canada of your new address. Otherwise, even if you use direct deposit and your bank account does not change, your payments may cease.
If a child resides in the home with a female parent, that parent is often considered the main caregiver, and she should claim that status on the tax return. However, if the man is the main caregiver, the female must fill out and sign a statement indicating that their spouse is entirely responsible for all of the children in the household, which should then be attached to Form RC66, Canada Child Benefits Application.
If a new computation reveals that you were awarded more CCB than you deserved, the Canadian goverment will contact you to explain the amount owed. Until the amount you owe is returned, they may hold onto future CCB payments, income tax refunds, or GST/HST credits.
