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Important Financial Dates In Canada

Here is our list of the payment dates for the most important benefits payments Canadian can receive from their government. In most cases, the canadian government recommends waiting 5 to 10 working days before notifying them if you haven’t received it.

Canada Child Benefit Payment Dates

The Canada Child Benefit is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families to help them with the costs of raising children.

The benefit is paid to the primary caregiver, which is usually the mother, and is based on the number of children in the family and the family’s income. Families can use the benefit to help pay for child care, food, clothing, and other expenses.

The payment dates are:

  • January 20, 2022
  • February 18, 2022
  • March 18, 2022
  • April 20, 2022
  • May 20, 2022
  • June 20, 2022
  • July 20, 2022
  • August 19, 2022
  • September 20, 2022
  • October 20, 2022
  • November 18, 2022
  • December 13, 2022

 

GST Credit Payment Dates

The GST credit is a federal tax credit that helps low- and middle-income families cover the cost of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). The credit is paid out quarterly, and the amount you receive depends on your family size and income.

You do not have to apply for the GST credit – if you are eligible, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will automatically calculate and send you the credit.

The payment dates are: 

  • January 5, 2022
  • April 5, 2022
  • July 5, 2022
  • October 5, 2022

 

Climate Action Incentive Payment Dates

The Climate Action Incentive Payment is a federal tax credit that helps families and individuals offset the cost of taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The credit is paid out quarterly, and the amount you receive depends on your family size and income.

To receive the credit, you must live in a province or territory that has adopted the federal carbon pricing system. The credit is paid out as a supplement to any other Climate Action Incentive payments you may be eligible for, such as the Fuel Charge Rebate.

The payment dates are:

  • July 15, 2022
  • October 14, 2022

 

Canada Workers Benefit Payment Dates

The Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) is a federal tax credit that provides financial assistance to low-income workers. The credit is refundable, which means that you can receive it even if you don’t owe any taxes.

To be eligible for the CWB, you must have earned income from employment or self-employment during the year. The credit is paid out in quarterly installments, and the amount you receive depends on your family size and income.

The payment dates are:

  • January 5, 2022
  • April 5, 2022
  • July 5, 2022
  • October 5, 2022

 

Ontario Trillium Benefit Payment Dates

The Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) is a monthly payment that helps eligible families and single people with the cost of living. It combines three benefits: the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit.

The payment dates are: 

  • January 10, 2022
  • February 10, 2022
  • March 10, 2022
  • April 8, 2022
  • May 10, 2022
  • June 10, 2022
  • July 8, 2022
  • August 10, 2022
  • September 9, 2022
  • October 7, 2022
  • November 10, 2022
  • December 9, 2022

 

Alberta Child And Family Benefit (ACFB) Payment Dates 

The Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB) is a monthly payment that helps families with the cost of raising children. The benefit is paid to the primary caregiver, which is usually the mother, and is based on the number of children in the family and the family’s income.

Families can use the benefit to help pay for child care, food, clothing, and other expenses. The benefit is paid out in quarterly installments, and the amount you receive depends on your family size and income.

The payment dates are:

  • February 25, 2022
  • May 27, 2022
  • August 26, 2022
  • November 25, 2022

 

Source: Canada.ca