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Canada Child Benefit (CCB)

Monthly tax-free payment for families with children under 18. Based on prior-year net income. 2026 maximums: ~$7,997/year per child under 6, ~$6,748 per child 6-17.

Reviewed by Ben Stevenson, Managing Editor, Canadian Money Help Updated April 21, 2026 Methodology

Eligibility

  • Canadian resident for tax purposes
  • Primary caregiver of a child under 18
  • Tax returns filed for both spouses

Limits and rules

  • Maximum at low family net income; phases out above ~$37,500
  • Paid monthly to the primary caregiver
  • Amounts indexed annually to inflation

Source

CRA: Canada Child Benefit →