Child and family benefits

Benefit programs, eligibility, application instructions, and payment dates

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Benefit payment dates

List of benefit payment dates, including the Canada child benefit and GST/HST credit, and provincial payment dates

Canada child benefit

Overview of the Canada child benefit, how to apply, and how the CRA calculates your payment

Canada child tax benefit

Overview of the Canada child tax benefit, how to apply, and how the payment is calculated

Universal child care benefit

Eligibility for the universal child care benefit, how to apply, when you should apply, and information about payments

GST/HST credit

Eligibility for the GST/HST sales tax credit, how it is affected by marital status, and information about payments

Working income tax benefit

Eligibility for the working income benefit, how to apply, and information about payments

Provincial and territorial benefits

Select your province or territory to see the programs the Canada Revenue Agency administers on its behalf

Children's special allowances

Fact sheet on the Children’s Special Allowances program, and apply for direct deposit

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