Are You Missing Any Child Benefits You're Entitled To?

Raising children is costly. Statistics Canada estimates that the average two-parent household spends about $17,235 per child each year.

To help families cover these costs, the federal government provides the Canada Child Benefit (CCB). Parents or guardians with children under 18 who file a tax return are generally enrolled automatically. These tax-free monthly payments are administered through the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

In addition to the federal CCB, most provinces and territories offer supplemental child benefits for low- and moderate-income families. Benefit amounts, income thresholds, eligibility rules and payment schedules vary by province and territory. Provincial programs (except Quebec’s) are administered by the CRA on behalf of the provinces and territories; Quebec manages its Family Allowance program directly.

Provincial child benefit programs typically run on a July-to-June fiscal year.

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What are the provincial child payment amounts for June 2025?

Provincial child benefit amounts depend largely on your adjusted family net income, which combines the net income of you and your spouse or common-law partner, minus any universal child care benefit (UCCB) and registered disability savings plan (RDSP) income received. Income thresholds determine eligibility and whether you receive a full or reduced benefit.

Other eligibility factors commonly include residency in the province or territory, having dependent children under 18, and filing income tax returns each year. Below is a summary of the maximum annual provincial benefits, the income thresholds for full payments, and typical payment frequencies for June 2025.

Province or territory	Maximum annual benefit per child	Income thresholds	Payment frequency
Alberta Child and Family Benefit	$2,221	Full benefit if income ≤ $27,024	4 times a year
B.C. family benefit	$2,188	Full benefit if income ≤ $35,902	Monthly
Manitoba Child Benefit	$420	Full benefit if income ≤ $15,000	Monthly
New Brunswick Child Tax Benefit	$250	Full benefit if income ≤ $20,000	Monthly
Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit	$1,825.92	Full benefit if income ≤ $17,397	Monthly
Nova Scotia Child Benefit	$1,525	Full benefit if income ≤ $26,000	Monthly
Ontario Child Benefit	$1,680	Full benefit if income ≤ $25,646	Monthly
Prince Edward Island Child Benefit	$360	Full benefit if income ≤ $45,000	Monthly
Quebec Family Allowance	$3,006	All incomes (verification required)	4 times a year
Northwest Territories Child Benefit	Under age 6: $815; ages 6–17: $652	Full benefit if income ≤ $30,000	Monthly
Nunavut Child Benefit	$330	Full benefit if income ≤ $22,065	Monthly
Yukon Child Benefit	$918	Full benefit if income ≤ $35,000	Monthly

When are provincial child payments issued?

Several provinces combine their provincial benefit with the Canada Child Benefit so recipients receive a single monthly payment. These provinces include British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Prince Edward Island.

Manitoba also issues its child benefit monthly. Alberta distributes payments quarterly, typically in August, November, February and May. Quebec issues its Family Allowance quarterly in July, October, January and April.

What is the eligibility and application process for receiving the child payment?

Province or territory	Eligibility	Application
Manitoba	• You live in Manitoba • You have dependent children under 18 • You receive CCB payments for your dependent children • Your total family income falls below the provincial threshold	Manitoba requires an application for its provincial benefit; applicants should follow the official application guidelines and submit the completed forms by mail or as directed by provincial instructions.
Quebec	• You or your spouse is responsible for a child under 18 • You or your spouse lives in Quebec (per the Quebec Taxation Act) • You or your spouse holds one of the recognized statuses: Canadian citizen, permanent resident, temporary resident after at least 18 months in Canada, or protected person	When a birth is declared in Quebec, the child is typically registered automatically for the Family Allowance. For other situations, parents must submit an application for Family Allowance through Quebec’s administrative process.
Alberta British Columbia New Brunswick Newfoundland and Labrador Nova Scotia Ontario Prince Edward Island Northwest Territories Nunavut Yukon	At least one parent or guardian must be a resident of the province or territory, have a dependent under 18, file tax returns annually and meet the income criteria set by the province or territory.	No separate provincial application is required in these jurisdictions for many families: if you are eligible for the Canada Child Benefit and file taxes, you typically qualify for the provincial supplement automatically.

What to do if you haven’t received your provincial child benefit payments?

If a scheduled payment does not arrive on the expected date, wait five business days and then contact the CRA at 1-800-387-1193 to report the missing payment. Keep any relevant notices and banking information available when you call.

You should also notify the CRA promptly if any of the following changes occur:

The number of children in your care changes
Your marital or common-law status changes
A CCB recipient in your household has died
You move to a new address
Your personal information on file—such as names, marital status or spousal/child details—is incorrect
You or your spouse/common-law partner cease to be a resident of Canada

Most provincial benefits begin to phase out once your adjusted family net income rises above the province’s threshold, and final payment amounts are influenced by the number of eligible children in your household.

Note that Saskatchewan does not currently operate a standalone provincial child benefit. Instead, the province offers other supports such as the Active Families Benefit and Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS), which can include child-related assistance for eligible families.

Filing taxes every year and keeping your CRA information up to date are essential steps to ensure you receive the correct federal and provincial child benefit payments.

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