The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) offers various benefit programs to support Canadians. Here’s a detailed guide to the benefits scheduled for May 2025, including payment dates, amounts, and eligibility criteria.
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1. Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
- Payment Date: May 20, 2025
- Amount: Up to $648.91 per month for each child under 6 years; up to $547.50 per month for each child aged 6 to 17.
- Eligibility:
- Primary caregiver of a child under 18
- Resident of Canada
- Filed 2024 income tax return
- Meet income thresholds; benefits are income-tested
- Note: The Child Disability Benefit (CDB) is an additional monthly payment for families caring for a child under 18 with a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions.
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2. Canada Pension Plan (CPP) & Old Age Security (OAS)
- Payment Date: May 28, 2025
- Amount:
- CPP: Varies based on individual contributions
- OAS: Up to $713.34 per month (as of Q1 2025)
- Eligibility:
- CPP: Must have made at least one valid contribution to the CPP and be at least 60 years old
- OAS: Canadian citizens or legal residents aged 65 or older with at least 10 years of residency in Canada after age 18
- Note: Amounts may vary based on individual circumstances and are subject to annual adjustments.
3. Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB)
- Payment Date: May 9, 2025
- Amount: Varies based on eligibility for the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit
- Eligibility:
- Resident of Ontario on December 31, 2024
- Filed 2024 income tax return
- Meet income and age criteria specific to each component of the OTB
- Note: The OTB is a combined payment of the three credits mentioned above.
4. Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB)
- Payment Date: May 27, 2025
- Amount: Up to $1,330 per year for families with one child; amounts increase with the number of children
- Eligibility:
- Resident of Alberta
- Have children under 18
- Filed 2024 income tax return
- Meet income thresholds; benefits are income-tested
- Note: The ACFB is a non-taxable amount paid to families with children under 18 years of age.
5. Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR)
- Payment Date: Final payment issued starting April 22, 2025, for those who filed their 2024 tax return electronically by April 2, 2025
- Amount: Varies by province and family size
- Eligibility:
- Resident of a province where the federal carbon pricing system applies
- Filed 2024 income tax return
- Note: Those who filed after April 2, 2025, will receive their final payment once their 2024 return is assessed.
6. Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) Credit
- Next Payment Date: July 4, 2025
- Amount: Up to $456 for single individuals; up to $598 for married or common-law couples; plus $157 per child under 19
- Eligibility:
- Canadian resident for income tax purposes
- Filed 2024 income tax return
- Meet income thresholds; benefits are income-tested
- Note: The GST/HST credit is issued quarterly.
7. Canada Disability Benefit (CDB)
- First Eligibility Month: June 2025
- First Payment Expected: July 2025
- Amount: Up to $200 per month
- Eligibility:
- Working-age persons with disabilities
- Low income
- Further details regarding the application process will be available in the coming months
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Tips for Ensuring Timely Benefit Payments
- File Taxes Promptly: Ensure your 2024 income tax return is filed to determine eligibility for various benefits
- Keep Information Updated: Notify the CRA of any changes in personal information, such as address or marital status
- Sign Up for Direct Deposit: Receive payments faster and more securely by enrolling in direct deposit through your CRA My Account
For the most accurate and current details, always refer to the CRA’s official communications.
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What about people that born before 1959, they are not old to receive this money help.
Extra money for CPP disability is muchly needed. $1100 a month is not enough for anyone to survive. That’s my total income a month. I would love to work, but I am sitting waiting for surgery, which I have been waiting for for a very long time.
Our government needs to do more for people dealing with income and.health care. I don’t have medical benifits for prescription drugs, but when I did have coverage through the government, they would not cover my pain meds, which includes medication for my migraine headaches and messed up back, which are the 2 reasons that I am disabled.
We that need help are over locked in so many ways.