Canadian federal benefit programs offer a range of financial assistance initiatives provided by the government to ensure a basic standard of living for all Canadians.
Here is a list of Canadian benefit programs and their upcoming payment dates:
- Canada Pension Plan: October 29, 2025
- Old Age Security: October 29, 2025
- Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax: January 3, 2026
- Canada Child Benefit: November 20, 2025
- Ontario Trillium Benefit: November 10, 2025
- Advanced Canada Workers Benefit: January 10, 2026
- Alberta Child and Family Benefit: November 27, 2025
- Canada's Carbon Rebate: Discontinued
- Veteran disability pension: October 30, 2025
Key Takeaways
- Each federal benefit program has its own guidelines regarding eligibility, payment amounts, and payment frequency.
- CPP, OAS, CBB, OTB, and veteran disability pension payments are all made on a monthly basis.
- GST/HST and ACFB payments are all made 4 times per year.
- ACWB payments are made twice per year.
Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
What is it? The Canada Pension Plan is a retirement pension program provided by the federal government. It aims to help replace part of an individual's income as they enter their retirement years.
Who’s eligible? To receive this benefit, you must be at least 60 years old and have made a minimum of 1 valid contribution to CPP during your working years.
You can start receiving these payments as early as age 60, or you can wait – it's your choice. Additionally, you can continue contributing to CPP until you are 70 (and you will receive higher payments as a result).
| 2025 payment dates | Weekday |
|---|---|
| January 29 | Wednesday |
| February 26 | Wednesday |
| March 27 | Thursday |
| April 28 | Monday |
| May 28 | Wednesday |
| June 26 | Thursday |
| July 29 | Tuesday |
| August 27 | Wednesday |
| September 25 | Thursday |
| October 29 | Wednesday |
| November 26 | Wednesday |
| December 22 | Monday |
Old Age Security (OAS)
What is it? Old Age Security is a pension program that provides monthly payments for eligible Canadians.
Who’s eligible? Recipients are typically enrolled automatically in this program, but they must be at least 65 years of age and a legal resident of Canada for at least 10 years or since the age of 18. Depending on your income and age, you may also receive extra payments from this program.
| 2025 payment dates | Weekday |
|---|---|
| January 29 | Wednesday |
| February 26 | Thursday |
| March 27 | Thursday |
| April 28 | Monday |
| May 28 | Wednesday |
| June 26 | Thursday |
| July 29 | Tuesday |
| August 27 | Wednesday |
| September 25 | Thursday |
| October 29 | Wednesday |
| November 26 | Wednesday |
| December 22 | Monday |
Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST)
What is it? Typically referred to as GST/HST, the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax is a tax-free payment provided to Canadians with low or modest incomes. Payments are made on a quarterly basis.
Who’s eligible? You must be at least 19 years old to qualify for GST/HST. The amount you receive depends on the amount you entered as your net family income on your income tax return.
The next payment date is October 3rd, 2025:
| 2025 payment dates | Weekday |
|---|---|
| January 3 | Friday |
| April 4 | Friday |
| July 4 | Friday |
| October 3 | Friday |
Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
What is it? The Canada Child Benefit is a benefit program for families. It's a tax-free payment provided on a monthly basis to help with the cost of raising children.
Payments are provided on a monthly basis unless the total benefit amount is less than $240. In this case, you'll receive a lump sum payment instead of monthly installments.
Who’s eligible? All Canadian residents and citizens who are parents with children under the age of 18 are eligible. There are guidelines for situations of shared custody where either one or both parents can receive payment.
| 2025 payment dates | Weekday |
|---|---|
| January 20 | Monday |
| February 20 | Thursday |
| March 20 | Thursday |
| April 17 | Thursday |
| May 20 | Tuesday |
| June 20 | Friday |
| July 18 | Friday |
| August 20 | Wednesday |
| September 19 | Friday |
| October 20 | Monday |
| November 20 | Thursday |
| December 12 | Friday |
Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB)
What is it? The Ontario Trillium Benefit actually encompasses 3 programs in 1:
- the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit,
- the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and
- the Ontario Sales Tax Credit.
You may be eligible for 1 or more of these programs, but you'll only receive 1 monthly payment that covers them all. This payment is typically issued on the 10th of each month.
Who’s eligible? Eligibility requirements vary for each of the 3 included programs, but they're only available for residents of Ontario. Your payments are based on your tax income from the previous year and your benefit return. Like the CCB, you'll receive a lump sum instead of monthly payments if you qualify for an annual amount of $360 or less.
| 2025 payment dates | Weekday |
|---|---|
| January 10 | Friday |
| February 10 | Monday |
| March 10 | Monday |
| April 10 | Thursday |
| May 9 | Friday |
| June 10 | Tuesday |
| July 10 | Thursday |
| August 8 | Friday |
| September 10 | Wednesday |
| October 10 | Friday |
| November 10 | Monday |
| December 10 | Wednesday |
Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB)
What is it? The CWB is a benefit program designed to incentivize low-income Canadians to continue working and to encourage unemployed Canadians to enter the workforce.
Individuals with no spouse or partner can receive the basic amount of $1,428, and families can receive $2,461. There's also a CWB disability supplement for single individuals and families that can increase this amount by $737.
Who’s eligible? You're only eligible to receive this benefit if you're currently employed and have a net income level below the threshold for your province. You also have to be at least 19 years old.
Recipients get half of their CWB payments in advance, which is what the A represents in ACWB.
| 2025 payment dates | Weekday |
|---|---|
| January 10 | Friday |
| July 11 | Friday |
| October 10 | Friday |
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What is it? Low to moderate-income residents of Alberta can receive the ACFB to help with the cost of raising children.
Who’s eligible? To be eligible, you must have at least one child under the age of 18. The amount you receive depends on the number of children you have and your family's annual net income.
| 2025 payment dates | Weekday |
|---|---|
| February 27 | Thursday |
| May 27 | Tuesday |
| August 27 | Wednesday |
| November 27 | Thursday |
Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR)
What is it? CCR payments were made to help offset the cost of fuel charges – and to encourage everyone to make more environmentally friendly choices.
Since the fuel charge ended on April 1, 2025, the CCR is unnecessary. The final payment was issued on April 22, 2025 - the payment may return eventually, but there are no plans to reinstate it at the time of writing.
Residents of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario have been able to receive CCR for several years, and Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, and New Brunswick became eligible for this benefit in 2023.
Who’s eligible? You must live in one of the provinces mentioned above and be at least 19 years old in order to qualify.
The final CCR payment date was April 22, 2025:
| 2025 payment dates | Weekday |
|---|---|
| January 15 | Wednesday |
| April 22 | Tuesday |
Veteran disability pension
What is it? Disability benefit payments are available through the Veteran disability pension program, provided to those who have experienced or were inflicted with an injury or disease during the time they served our country.
The amount you receive depends on your relationship status and family size.
Who’s eligible? There are 2 ways that individuals can be eligible for this benefit program:
- If you served with the Canadian Armed Forces during either WWII or the Korean War, you're automatically eligible
- You're also eligible if you served in the CAF and your initial application was made before April 1, 2006
| 2025 payment dates | Weekday |
|---|---|
| January 30 | Thursday |
| February 27 | Thursday |
| March 28 | Friday |
| April 29 | Tuesday |
| May 29 | Thursday |
| June 27 | Friday |
| July 30 | Wednesday |
| August 28 | Thursday |
| September 26 | Friday |
| October 30 | Thursday |
| November 27 | Thursday |
| December 23 | Tuesday |
FAQ
What are the child tax benefit payment dates?
Payments for the Canada Child Benefit program are typically made on the 20th day of each month. In 2025, there are 4 exceptions to this system – April 17, July 18, September 19, and December 12.
What are the Canada housing benefit payment dates?
There are several types of housing benefit programs available to Canadians, including the GST/HST new housing rebate. There aren't specific payment dates for this as it depends on when you apply and whether you're approved.
When are the Alberta Seniors Benefit payment dates?
These payments usually occur on the 25th of each month. If the 25th falls on a weekend or a holiday, it will be paid out on the next business day.
What is the Canada Workers Benefit payment 2024?
This is a refundable tax credit provided to lower-income individuals and families. Single individuals can receive up to $1,518 while families can receive as much as $2,616 – however, max amounts for Quebec, Nunavut, and Alberta will vary.
Is there a grocery rebate in 2024?
There was a grocery rebate issued in 2023, but a rebate for 2024 hasn't been announced. If such a rebate is issued later this year, it will be for lower-income households and likely only be one payment for the year.
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