What has changed

As of June 22, 2024, the Government of Canada has increased the CCR rural supplement from 10% to 20% of the base amount and eligibility is reverting back to using the 2016 Census data. This means those deemed ineligible under the 2021 Census data will again receive the rural supplement. The increased supplement and retroactive payments from April and July will be issued together in October’s payment.
In 2024, the Climate action incentive payment was renamed the Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR)
In 2021 to 2023, it was known as the Climate action incentive payment (CAIP)
In 2018 to 2020, it was known as the Climate action incentive (CAI), which was a refundable tax credit claimed annually on personal income tax returns
How to claim the CAI on your 2018 to 2020 tax return

If you are looking for Climate Action Incentive credit information claimed on a tax return for the 2018 to 2020 tax years, refer to:
Then look for information related to Schedule 14 – Climate action incentive.

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