Overview

• July’s Canada Child Benefit was deposited on Friday, July 18, two days earlier than the standard weekend schedule.
• The 2.7% inflation adjustment lifts maximum annual benefits to $7,997 for each child under six and $6,748 for those aged six through 17.
• The Child Disability Benefit grew from $3,322 to $3,411 annually, providing $284.25 monthly to eligible families.
• Recipients must have filed 2024 tax returns for the Canada Revenue Agency to process and release their payments.
• Ottawa is simultaneously rolling out a $1 billion National School Food Program and expanding the Canadian Dental Care Plan to further ease household costs.