CCB (Canada Child Benefit)

The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is a tax-free monthly payment from the CRA to eligible families to help with the cost of raising children under 18. The amount is based on family net income, number of children, and children's ages. For the July 2026 – June 2027 benefit year, the maximum is $8,157 per child under 6 and $6,883 per child aged 6–17 (up from $7,997 / $6,748 for July 2025 – June 2026). Benefits phase out above family net income of $38,237, then further above $82,847. The CCB replaced the former Canada Child Tax Benefit and Universal Child Care Benefit in 2016. Both parents must file a tax return each year to receive payments.