Canada Child Benefit Increases to $8,157 Annually for Under-6 Children
The Canada Child Benefit jumped 2 percent for the July 2026–June 2027 payment period, paying up to $8,157 per year for children under 6 and $6,883 for ages 6–17. The benefit is automatically recalculated each July based on the prior tax year.
The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) for the July 2026 to June 2027 payment period has been indexed at 2 percent, pushing maximum amounts higher than the previous year. This automatic annual adjustment reflects the government's inflation indexation formula, which uses average inflation over the 12 months ending September 30.
Payment Amounts
- Children under 6: Up to $8,157 per year per eligible child (up from $7,997 in the prior period).
- Children 6–17: Up to $6,883 per year per eligible child (up from $6,748 in the prior period).
- Calculation: Your family's total benefit depends on the number of children, their ages, and your adjusted family net income from your 2025 tax return.
- Phaseout: The benefit begins to reduce as family net income rises above $33,481, declining by 6.67 percent of income above that threshold for families with one child under 6, and at different rates for other configurations.
Payments are deposited monthly on the 20th of each month (or the nearest business day). The CRA automatically recalculates your CCB entitlement each July 1 using your prior year's tax return. If your family circumstances change—birth, death, marriage breakdown, or income shift—report the change immediately so adjustments take effect in the next payment cycle.
For Newcomers and Expat Families
If you arrived in Canada in 2025 and filed a tax return before July 1, 2026, your CCB eligibility was assessed for the July 2026 payment period. New Canadian residents must file a return every year to continue receiving the benefit, even in years with no income. Both spouses or common-law partners must file separately. If you become eligible mid-year, register children through Form RC66 (Canada Child Benefit Application). The benefit is tax-free and does not affect your status as a work or study permit holder, making it especially valuable for new families managing the cost of living.
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