Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
Canada Revenue Agency
A tax-free monthly payment for families raising children under 18. Amounts depend on your family net income and the number and ages of your children.
- Value
- $6,883 – $8,157
- Intake
- Ongoing
- Last verified
- September 14, 2026
About the amount
Reported maximums are per child per year as of July 2026: up to $8,157 for a child under 6 and up to $6,883 for a child aged 6 to 17. Your amount reduces as family net income rises. CONFIRM these figures on the CRA 'how much you can get' page before relying on them.
What to know
The Canada Child Benefit is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency and paid monthly. You are assessed for it automatically when you file your tax return, so the single most important step is filing every year, including years with no income. Payment amounts are recalculated each July based on the previous year's return.
Documents you'll likely need
- Your most recent filed tax return (and your spouse's, if applicable)
- Social Insurance Number
- Proof of birth for each child, if CRA requests it
Source
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/canada-child-benefit.htmlCashRadar identifies potential matches. Final eligibility is determined by the program administrator. CashRadar is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Government of Canada or any provincial government.