Canadians will receive bigger ACWB payments on Friday
Eligible Canadians will be getting a boost in their Advanced Canada Worker Benefit (ACWB) payments this week.
Since 2018, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has used a process called indexation to adjust benefit and credit payments to keep up with inflation and the rising cost of living.
This year, the indexation increase will be two per cent. That means some benefits and credit payments will increase by that amount. In comparison, it will be a lower hike than the 2.7 per cent increase in 2025.
The maximum benefits and the income thresholds are indexed annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
The CRA has increased the payment amounts for certain income-tested benefits starting on July 1, 2026, which is the beginning of the new benefit year. This includes the ACWB, which will be deposited in eligible Canadians’ bank accounts on Friday, July 10.
Here’s how much more you could receive
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The ACWB is a refundable tax credit to help low-income individuals and families. It has two parts: a basic amount and a disability supplement.
According to the CRA, the maximum benefit for single individuals with no children will be $1,665 in 2026. That’s a $32 increase from $1,633 in 2025. The maximum benefit for families will be $2,869 in 2026, up $56 from $2,813 in 2025.
The CWB disability maximum supplement will increase by $17 from $843 to $860 in 2026.
Who’s eligible for this benefit?
You’re eligible for the basic amount of the worker benefit if you:
- Earn working income and your net income is below the net income level set for your province or territory of residence
- Are a resident of Canada throughout the year
- Are 19 years of age or older on Dec. 31, or you live with your spouse or common-law partner or your child
Canadians can be eligible for the disability supplement of the benefit if they are eligible for the disability tax credit and have an approved form on file with the CRA. Their net income also has to be below the net income level set for your province or territory of residence.