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Q1-What is the Universal Child Care Benefit?

The Universal Child Care Benefit is a new form of direct financial assistance that provides parents with resources to support the child care choices that help them balance work and family as they see fit. The Universal Child Care Benefit is paid to parents in monthly installments of $100 per month per child under the age of six.

Q2- How do I apply for the Universal Child Care Benefit?

Enrolment for the Universal Child Care Benefit is processed through the Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB) application.

If you are already receiving the Canada Child Tax Benefit, you do not need to apply for the Universal Child Care Benefit. If you are not currently receiving the Canada Child Tax Benefit, you can enrol by submitting a completed Canada Child Tax Benefit application.

Application forms are available on the Canada Revenue Agency website at www.cra-arc.gc.ca. They are also available by calling 1 800 959-2221 or at your local Canada Revenue Agency office or Service Canada Centre.

Q3- What can I use this money for?

The Universal Child Care Benefit puts the choice of child care where it belongs — in the hands of parents.

For some parents, this might mean using the money to pay part of their current child care fees. A parent who stays at home may want to use it on a preschool program or for occasional care by a friend or neighbour. The benefit may also be used to purchase learning materials that parents might not be able to buy for their children otherwise.

Parents may even wish to deposit all or part of their benefit into a Registered Education Savings Plan.

Q4- My child does not go to daycare. Will I receive the Universal Child Care Benefit anyway?

The Universal Child Care Benefit supports all Canadian families in their child care choices. You can use it as you see fit.

Q5- Who is responsible for the Universal Child Care Benefit?

The Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, the Honourable Diane Finley, has lead responsibility for the Universal Child Care Benefit.

The Department of Human Resources and Social Development, the Canada Revenue Agency and Service Canada are all working together to deliver the Universal Child Care Benefit on behalf of the Government of Canada.

Q6- Where can I get more information on how to receive the Universal Child Care Benefit?

For more information on how to receive the Universal Child Care Benefit, visit us at www.cra.gc.ca/benefits or call the Canada Revenue Agency at 1 800 387-1193.

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Universal Child Care Benefit
The benefit is a new form of direct financial assistance of $100 per month per child under the age of six.
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Do I Need to Apply?
If you are already receiving the Canada Child Tax Benefit, you do not need to apply for the Universal Child Care Benefit. You will receive it automatically. If you do not currently receive the Canada Child Tax Benefit, you will need to apply.
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Child Care Spaces Initiative
This initiative aims to create new child care spaces that will help parents balance their work and family responsibilities.
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