All of the government benefit payments Canadians are getting in May

Along with May flowers, Canadians will be receiving another round of government benefit and credit payments next month.

Whether you’re a veteran or a family of four, Canadians from all walks of life could be eligible to receive these benefit and credit payments that aim to help with the soaring cost of living.

Mark your calendars — here are all of the benefit and credit payments eligible Canadians could receive in May.

Ontario Trillium Benefit — May 8, 2026

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.

Ontarians could be eligible for one of the three credits. If you’re between the ages of 18 and 64, the maximum you’ll receive is $1,283, while the maximum you’ll qualify for if you’re 65 or older is $1,461. If you live on a reserve or a public long-term care home, the maximum you can receive is $285. You’ll receive $25 for the time you lived in a designated college, university, or private school residence in 2004.

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 $185, while families could receive a maximum of $285.

You can receive up to $371 for the Ontario Sales Tax Credit. However, you may be eligible for additional credit of up to $371 for your spouse or common-law partner, and each dependent child under 19 years of age on the 1st of the payment month. This credit does not affect your GST/HST credit payments.

Canada Disability Benefit — May 21, 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 benefit, who’s eligible, and how much you can get, check out Daily Hive’s guide.

Canada Child Benefit — May 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 — May 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 — May 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.

Alberta child and family benefit — May 27, 2026

The ACFB is a tax-free amount paid to families that have children under 18. Eligible Albertans could receive the following payments until June 2026:

• $1,499 ($124.91 per month) for the first child
• $749 ($62.41 per month) for the second child
• $749 ($62.41 per month) for the third child
• $749 ($62.41 per month) for the fourth child

“The benefit is reduced as family income exceeds $27,565. If your adjusted family net income is between $27,565 and $46,191, you may receive a partial benefit,” according to the government.

For more details, check out the ACFB page.

Canada Pension Plan — May 27, 2026

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 receive money from the government, you must have made at least one valid contribution to the CPP and be at least 60 years old.

You’ll receive your full pension even if you’re under 70 and still working; contributing to the CPP post-retirement benefit can increase your pension.

The amount you receive will depend on when you decided to start your pension, the amount you contributed, how much you earned throughout your working life, and how long you contributed to the CPP. New beneficiaries aged 65 will receive an average monthly payment of $899.67. The maximum monthly payment you can receive at age 65 is $1,433.

Old Age Security — May 27, 2026

Canadians aged 65 and older can qualify for the OAS pension regardless of their work history.

Those aged 65 to 74 can receive up to $727.67 per month in 2025 if their annual net income in 2023 was less than $142,609.

However, Canadians aged 75 and older can receive a maximum of $800.44 if their annual net world income in 2023 was less than $148,179.

Veteran Disability Pension — May 28, 2026

The following Canadians can qualify for the Veteran Disability Pension:

• 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

Eligible recipients must have a diagnosed medical condition or disability and demonstrate that it was related to their service. If eligible, you can also receive a lifetime monthly benefit or lump sum for Pain and Suffering Compensation. The amount you receive depends on your disability, and payments range from $69.60 to $1,391.98.

There’s also the disability pension, which depends on the number of dependents, such as your spouse, common-law partner, and/or children.

You may also be eligible for benefits offered by your provincial or territorial government, rather than the federal government of Canada. Take a look at your provincial benefits page.

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