Government benefit payments Canadians are getting this week

Some Government benefit payments will land in Canadians’ bank accounts this week.

Those living with a disability and eligible families can expect benefit cheques later this week to alleviate some financial pressures.

Make sure to check your bank account for the following payments.

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Canada Disability Benefit — Feb. 19, 2026

If you qualify, you’ll begin getting money from the government the month after your application is approved.

“You may receive back payments for up to 24 months from when we get your application, but not for any previous months of eligibility prior to June 2025,” reads the government site.

If eligible, your first payment will be on the third Thursday of the month following your approval.

To learn more about the new benefit, who’s eligible, and how much you can get, check out Daily Hive’s guide.

Canada Child Benefit — Feb. 20, 2026

The CCB is a tax-free monthly payment for eligible families to help with the cost of raising kids under the age of 18.

Canadian families got a 2.7 per cent boost in child tax payments in 2025. Annual payments for children under six will increase from $7,787 to $7,997, or $666 monthly. For those with children aged six to 17, this means an annual payment increase from $6,570 to $6,748, or $562 per month.

The CCB will increase again in July 2026. Check to see how much more money your family could receive from the government.

B.C. Family Benefit — Feb. 20, 2026

Families who qualify for the B.C. Family Benefit (BCFB) will receive this monthly tax-free payment, along with their CCB, in a single payment.

The CRA states that families with children under 18 could receive $145.83 per month for the first child, $41.66 per month for the first child in a single-parent family, $91.66 per month for the second child, and $75 per month for each additional child.

Families with a net income between $29,526 and $94,483 could receive $64.58 per month for the first child, $62.50 per month for the second child, and $60.41 per month for each additional child.

Ontario Child Benefit — Feb. 20, 2026

Ontario families with low to moderate income could be eligible for the Ontario Child Benefit (OCB), a provincial tax-free benefit that’s delivered with the CCB in a single monthly payment.

Families could be eligible to receive a maximum of $143.91 per month for each child under 18 years of age, and families with a family net income above $26,364 may receive a partial benefit.