Canada child benefit (CCB)

The Canada child benefit (CCB) is a tax-free monthly payment for eligible families to help with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age. The CCB may include the child disability benefit and any related provincial and territorial programs.

The CCB is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Sections

• Who can apply - Canada child benefit
  Eligibility criteria, who should apply for the benefit, shared custody impacts on payments
• How much you can get - Canada child benefit
  When and how payments are calculated, estimated payments, other related benefits
• How to apply - Canada child benefit
  When and how to apply, supporting documents you may need
• Payment dates - Canada child benefit
  Monthly payment dates, when to expect your first payment, check status of payments
• Keep getting your payments - Canada child benefit
  File your taxes, update personal information, what to do if your payments stop or change
• Contact us - Canada child benefit
  How to contact the CRA about the CCB and related provincial and territorial benefits