Canada Child Benefit Rises: How Much Will Families Receive?
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Canadian families began receiving higher Canada Child Benefit payments this month, as the federal government introduced updated rates for the July 2026 to June 2027 benefit year.
The July payment, issued by the Canada Revenue Agency on Monday, July 20, reflects the annual adjustment made to help the benefit keep pace with the rising cost of living.
Under the new rates, families may receive up to $8,157 a year for each child under the age of six, equivalent to $679.75 a month. The maximum amount for children between six and 17 has increased to $6,883 annually, or approximately $573.58 a month.
The increase represents up to an additional $160 a year for each child under six and $135 a year for each child aged six to 17, compared with the previous benefit period.
The Canada Child Benefit is a tax-free monthly payment designed to help eligible families cover the cost of raising children. The federal government says the program supports approximately 3.6 million families and nearly six million children across the country.
However, the maximum figures do not apply to every household. The amount each family receives is determined by its adjusted net income, the number and ages of its children, custody arrangements, and whether a child qualifies for the Disability Tax Credit.
Families with an adjusted net income of up to $38,237 may qualify for the maximum payment. Benefits gradually decrease once household income rises above that threshold.
This also explains why some parents may have received a smaller payment in July despite the increase in the program’s maximum rates. Payments issued between July 2026 and June 2027 are based on income reported in families’ 2025 tax returns, while earlier payments were calculated using 2024 income.
Families whose income rose last year may therefore see their monthly benefit reduced. Changes in marital status, shared custody, or the number of children living in the household may also affect the amount deposited.
In Ontario, eligible families may receive additional support through the Ontario Child Benefit, which is combined with the federal payment and deposited as one amount. The provincial benefit may provide up to $146.66 a month for each eligible child under 18.
Parents caring for a child who qualifies for the Disability Tax Credit may also receive the Child Disability Benefit, worth up to $290 a month for each eligible child during the current benefit year.
To avoid interruptions, both spouses or common-law partners must file their annual income tax returns, even when one or both have no income. Families should also notify the Canada Revenue Agency of any changes involving their address, marital status, banking information, custody arrangements, or the children in their care.
Parents can review their payment amount and calculation through their online CRA account. Families whose July payment did not arrive on the scheduled date are advised to wait five business days before contacting the agency.
The next Canada Child Benefit payment is scheduled for August 20, 2026, followed by the September payment on September 18, 2026.
