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Eligible families can expect to get Canada’s child tax benefit a little earlier this month.

The monthly Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payment usually comes on the 20th of each month unless it lands on a weekend or statutory holiday.

Since April 20 is a Sunday and April 18 is Good Friday, parents will get CCB deposits three days early on Thursday, April 17.

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The Canadian government increased the child tax payments by 4.7 per cent in July 2024, which was the beginning of the new benefit year. The maximum benefit for children under six increased by $350, from $7,437 to $7,787. For children aged six to 17, it increased by $295, from $6,275 to $6,570.

Families can look forward to another increase in the child tax benefit payment in July 2025, but it will not be as big as last year’s raise.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) says parents can expect a 2.7 per cent bump, bringing the annual base benefit for children under six from $7,787 to $7,997 ($666 monthly) and from $6,570 to $6,748 ($562 monthly) for children aged six to 17 until June 2026.

The annual child disability benefit (CDB) amount also increases from $3,322 to $3,411 in July.

Provincial child tax benefit programs

Families in British Columbia can take advantage of the provincial family benefit, which includes a six-month bonus, valid until June 2025.

Parents could receive $2,188 for their first child, $1,375 for their second child, and $1,125 for each additional child with the maximum annual benefit, including the bonus payment.

Other provinces, like Ontario and Alberta, also offer their own provincial family support programs.

Not sure if your family is eligible for the CCB? Take the criteria test.

Read the schedule for all the child tax payments for 2025.

This article was originally published on April 3, 2025. It has since been updated.

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