Canada Child Benefit payments rise in 2026-27 as families get up to $8,157 per child under 6
Canada increased its Canada Child Benefit for the 2026-27 benefit year starting July 2026, boosting payments by 2% through annual indexation to inflation. Families now receive up to $8,157 annually per child under six and up to $6,883 per child aged 6-17, helping with childcare and living costs.
What Changed
Starting this month, the CCB 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. Over 1.4 million families in Ontario benefiting from more generous payments starting this month.
How the Benefit Works
The CCB is a monthly tax-free payment to help them with the costs of raising children. The Canada Child Benefit increased by 2% starting with the July 20, 2026 deposit, and the CRA also switched to using 2025 tax return income to calculate your payment. The CCB is designed to be responsive to the costs of living and has been annually indexed to inflation since 2018, guaranteeing that families receive both rising and predictable support that they can rely on.
What This Means for Newcomer Families
If you're a recent arrival to Canada with children under 18, you should apply for the Canada Child Benefit immediately through the Canada Revenue Agency. To qualify, you must be a Canadian resident for tax purposes. The amount received under the CCB depends on a few key factors, including the number and the ages of children in care, and prior year's adjusted net family income. For example, a family with one child aged 5 and one child aged 9 with an adjusted family net income of $65,000 will receive approximately $11,430 in 2026–27. The increased payment can directly ease the costs of childcare, groceries and education as you establish your family in Canada.
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