The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is a financial assistance program provided by the Government of Canada to support eligible families with the cost of raising children.
This benefit is designed to help parents and guardians with the expenses associated with childcare and various aspects of a child’s upbringing. The CCB is a tax-free monthly payment that is based on factors such as family income, the number of children in the household, and their ages.
It aims to ensure that families, particularly those with lower incomes, have the necessary financial resources to provide for the well-being and development of their children.
Who Qualifies for Canada Child Benefit?
To be eligible for the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), you must fulfill the following criteria:
- Residency and Relationship:
- You reside with a child under 18 years of age.
- You bear the primary responsibility for the care and upbringing of the child.
- Canadian Residency:
- You are a resident of Canada for tax purposes.
- Legal Status:
- Either you, your spouse, or your common-law partner must be one of the following:
- A Canadian citizen
- A permanent resident
- A protected person
- A temporary resident who has lived in Canada for the preceding 18 months, holding a valid permit in the 19th month (excluding those stating “does not confer status” or “does not confer temporary resident status”).
- An individual registered, or entitled to be registered, under the Indian Act.
- Either you, your spouse, or your common-law partner must be one of the following:
- Foster Child Exclusion:
- The CCB is not applicable for a foster child during months when Children’s Special Allowances (CSA) are payable.
- Kinship or Close Relationship Program:
- You may qualify for the CCB if you reside with and care for a child under a kinship or close relationship program supported by the governments of Canada, a province, a territory, or an Indigenous governing body, as long as CSA is not payable for that child.
When You Can Apply for Canada Child Benefit?
Apply for the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) promptly when any of the following scenarios occur:
- Your child is born.
- A child commences living with you or returns after a temporary period elsewhere.
- You initiate, conclude, or modify a shared custody arrangement.
- You gain custody of a child.
- You or your spouse/common-law partner begin to fulfill the eligibility conditions outlined in the “Who can apply” section
What is CCP Young Child Supplement?
The Child Care Benefit (CCB) young child supplement is provided to families eligible for a Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payment in January, April, July, or October 2021 for each child under the age of six. The supplement amount is determined based on your family’s net income in both 2019 and 2020.
To receive all four payments, it’s necessary for both you and your spouse or common-law partner to file your tax returns for the years 2019 and 2020.
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CCP(Canada Child Benefit) Payment Dates 2023
- January 20, 2023
- February 20, 2023
- March 20, 2023
- April 20, 2023
- May 19, 2023
- June 20, 2023
- July 20, 2023
- August 18, 2023
- September 20, 2023
- October 20, 2023
- November 20, 2023
- December 13, 2023
CCP(Canada Child Benefit) Payment Dates 2024
- January 19, 2024
- February 20, 2024
- March 20, 2024
- April 19, 2024
- May 17, 2024
- June 20, 2024
- July 19, 2024
- August 20, 2024
- September 20, 2024
- October 18, 2024
- November 20, 2024
- December 13, 2024
Canada Child Benefit Payments to Receive
We would like to inform you that starting in 2023, children aged over 6 are eligible to receive $522 through the Canada Child Benefit, while children between 6 and 17 can avail themselves of $619.
Once you’ve confirmed your eligibility for the Canada Child Benefit Scheme, these amounts become applicable and will be directly deposited to your bank account.
