Canadians are getting lots of government benefit payments in September
Some Canadians can look forward to receiving money from the government in the form of benefits and pension payments in September.
This month will bring a new round of benefits, with money from the government helping to offset the financial strain of rising living costs. According to Statistics Canada, inflation went up by 1.9 per cent in June, up from a 1.7 per cent increase in May. And grocery bills keep getting higher — in June, the cost of food purchased from stores went up by 2.8 per cent.
As the cost of living remains high, it’s important to see which federal or provincial benefits you and your family qualify for. Even if you don’t meet the criteria for one benefit, there may be other opportunities to receive money from the government.
Scroll on to find out which benefits will be paid out to eligible Canadians this September.
Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) — Sept. 10
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 $1,283, 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.
For the Sales Tax Credit, you can receive up to $371 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 $371 for your spouse, common-law partner, or dependent child under 19.
Canada Disability Benefit — Sept. 17
The Canada Disability Benefit is a new benefit program that provides financial support to people with disabilities on the third Thursday of every month. The benefit is administered by Service Canada, and Canadians between 18 and 64 years old who meet the eligibility requirements could qualify. The maximum monthly benefit you could receive is $200.
Applications opened in June, and the first payments went out in June. Didn’t submit your application in June? Check out Daily Hive’s guide to learn more about the requirements and application process.
Canada Child Benefit (CCB) — Sept. 18
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Since the new benefit year started in July, eligible families can continue to expect a 2.7 percent boost in child tax payments.
That brings the annual base benefit for children under six to $7,997 ($666.41 monthly) and $6,748 ($562.33 monthly) for children aged six to 17 until June 2026. Check and see if your family is eligible for a CCB payment.
Child Disability Benefit (CDB) — Sept. 18
This tax-free benefit is paid to families who care for a child under the age of 18 with a severe and prolonged impairment in mental or physical functions. To be eligible for the CDB, you must also be eligible for the CCB and the disability tax credit (DTC).
If your child is eligible, they can receive government funding in addition to CCB payments. You could get up to $284.25 per month for each child.
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) — Sept. 25
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.
So, how much money can you expect to receive from the government? That depends on when you started your pension, the amount you contributed, your earnings throughout your working life, and how long you contributed to the CPP. New beneficiaries will receive an average monthly payment of $899.67, while the maximum monthly payment you can receive is $1,433.
Old Age Security (OAS) pension — Sept. 25
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Canadians aged 65 and older can qualify for the OAS pension regardless of their work history.
Canadians aged 65 to 74 can receive up to $734.95 per month in 2025 if their annual net world income in 2024 was less than $148,541. However, Canadians aged 75 and older can receive a maximum of $808.45 if their annual net world income in 2024 was less than $154,196.
Veteran Disability Pension — Sept. 28
Some Canadians could be eligible for the Veteran Disability Pension, a tax-free disability 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. Rates can vary from $69.60 to $1,391.98.