Nearly 1.4 million families in Ontario benefiting from more generous payments starting this month
The federal government is lowering costs for families by strengthening the Canada Child Benefit. The Canada Child Benefit is a monthly tax-free payment to help families with the costs of raising children.
Today in Windsor, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, on behalf of the Honourable Anna Gainey, Secretary of State (Children and Youth), is pleased to announce the increased tax-free support the program is delivering to families in 2026-2027.
Starting this month, the Canada Child Benefit will provide families with up to $8,157 per child under the age of 6 and up to $6,883 per child aged 6 to 17. This represents an increase of up to $160 per child under age 6 and up to $135 per child aged 6 to 17, compared to the previous year, helping families manage everyday expenses such as groceries, clothing, and child care. In Ontario alone, the Canada Child Benefit provides over $11 billion in benefits to approximately 1.4 million families each year, helping reduce financial pressures and contributing to the financial stability of households across the province.
Today, the Canada Child Benefit supports about 3.6 million families nationally, caring for six million children and delivering approximately $30 billion in annual tax-free payments. The Canada Child Benefit has helped to lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty and has put more money directly into the pockets of parents who need it most.
