All the government benefit payments Canadians can expect in October
Several benefit payments are coming up in October, so make sure to check your calendar if you’re expecting money from the government.
From grocery benefit payments to pensions, here’s a look at how much eligible Canadians could receive, when your next payment is scheduled to come in, and if you qualify for these benefits.
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit — Oct. 5
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As Canadians grapple with rising grocery costs, there’s some relief on the way.
Those eligible for the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) can receive quarterly tax-free payments that are set to go out on Oct. 5. The amount you receive varies and is based on your adjusted family net income from your 2025 tax return.
If you’re single, you could receive up to $679; a married couple could get up to $890, while a family could get up to $234 for each eligible child under the age of 19.
Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) — Oct. 9
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The OTB is a tax-free payment that combines the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit. Ontario residents could be eligible for one of the three credits.
If you qualify for the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit and you’re between the ages of 18 and 64, the maximum amount of money you can receive from the government is $1,307, while the maximum you’ll qualify for if you’re 65 or older is $1,488. If you live on a reserve or in a public long-term care home, the maximum you can receive is $290. You’ll receive $25 for the time you lived in a designated college, university, or private school residence in 2005.
The amount you receive for the Northern Ontario Energy Credit depends on your marital status. If you’re single, you could receive a maximum of $189, while families could receive a maximum of $290.
For the Sales Tax Credit, you can receive up to $378 if you’re 19 or older, married or in a common-law relationship, or if you’re a parent who lives with or previously lived with your child. You may be eligible for an additional credit of up to $378 for your spouse, common-law partner, or dependent child under 19.
Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) — Oct. 15
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The Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) provides financial support to people with disabilities. The benefit is administered by Service Canada, and Canadians between 18 and 64 years old who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify. The maximum monthly benefit you could receive is $204.20, based on your family net income from your 2025 federal income tax return.
Check out Daily Hive’s guide to learn more about the requirements and application process.
Canada Child Benefit (CCB) — Oct. 20
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Canadians who meet the eligibility criteria could receive the Canada Child Benefit (CCB). The amount you receive depends on your adjusted family net income in 2025. If you made less than $38,237, you could receive the maximum benefit for each eligible child. Payments start to decrease if your income is over that amount.
The maximum you could receive for each child under the age of six is $8,157 per year ($679.75 per month). For children six to 17 years old, maximum payments are $6,883 per year ($573.58 per month).
In addition, if your child is eligible for the disability tax credit, you could also get child disability benefit payments automatically added to your CCB benefit. Families can get $290 per month for each child.
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) — Oct. 28
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The CPP is a monthly, taxable benefit that replaces part of eligible Canadians’ income upon retirement and is paid for the rest of their lives.
To be eligible for this benefit, you must have made at least one valid contribution to the CPP and be at least 60 years old. Canadians can still receive their full pension even if they’re under 70 and still working; contributing to the CPP post-retirement benefit can increase their pension.
The amount you receive depends on the age when you started receiving your pension, the amount you contributed to the CPP, and how much you earned throughout your working life.
New beneficiaries aged 65 can expect to receive an average of $858.34 per month, while the maximum you could receive each month is $1,507.65.
Old Age Security (OAS) pension — Oct. 28
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Canadians 65 and older are eligible for the Old Age Security (OAS) pension. To be able to apply for the benefit, you must meet several requirements, such as being a Canadian resident for at least 10 years since the age of 18. If you live abroad, you need to have lived in Canada for at least 20 years since you turned 18.
How much you receive depends on your age, income, and the length of time you have lived in Canada since you turned 18. Seniors 75 and older receive an additional 10 percent in benefits.
Since the amount is reviewed each quarter, maximum payments for October have gone up to $762.50 per month for those aged 65 to 74. If you’re 75 and above, you could get up to $838.75 in monthly payments.
Veteran Disability Pension — Oct. 29
Eligible Canadians could receive the Veteran Disability Pension, a tax-free payment to support their well-being. To qualify, you must be one of the following:
- A member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces
- A member or former member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
- A Second World War or Korean War Veteran (includes Merchant Navy), or an eligible civilian who served in the Second World War
To qualify, you must have a diagnosed medical condition or disability and be able to show that it was related to your service. Eligible candidates can receive a lifetime monthly benefit (the amount depends on the number of dependents) or a lump sum for pain and suffering compensation. Monthly payments can vary from $70.99 to $1,419.82.