You can get up to $300 extra in your CCB payments if you're in one of these provinces
That's $300 extra *per child*! 🤩
Canadian parents can get up to $300 extra in their Canada Child Benefit payments, depending on where they live.
If you're a parent in Canada, there's a decent chance your next Canada Child Benefit payment is about to get a little bigger — and even more so if you live in certain provinces or territories.
July kicks off the new benefit year for most income-tested government payments, including the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), and that means your monthly deposits could be changing based on your 2024 tax return as soon as this week.
Plus, the Canada Revenue Agency adjusts benefit amounts each year to keep up with inflation, and for the 2025–26 cycle, the federal CCB is going up by 2.7%.
That means eligible families could now get up to $666 per month for every child under 6, or $562 for each kid aged 6 to 17, starting with the next payment this Friday, July 18.
But here's something a lot of people don't realize: Depending on where you live, your province or territory might throw in its own extras on top of that.
These extra government payments are fully funded by their respective provincial or territorial government, but the payment is handled by the CRA and added automatically to your CCB. In some cases, they're even getting a yearly inflation boost this month as well.
Here's what to know about all nine provinces and territories with CCB extra payments in 2025-26, including how much more you could get in your next payment on Friday.
British Columbia
Parents in B.C. receiving the Canada Child Benefit could also get extra monthly payments through the B.C. Family Benefit (BCFB) — but amounts are actually going down this year compared to 2024, as a temporary bonus has now ended.
For the 2025–26 benefit year, the province is returning to its regular BCFB rates. The new monthly maximums are:
- $145.83 for the first child
- $91.67 for the second
- $75 for each additional child under 18
- $41.67 extra for single-parent families
If your adjusted family net income is less than $29,526, you'll get the full amount. As your income increases, your payment decreases, but you're guaranteed to still get at least $60 per child each month as long as your income is below $94,483.
Unlike other payments on this list, BCFB amounts are lower than what families received in the 2024–25 cycle, when a one-time top-up introduced in Budget 2024 temporarily boosted both the payment values and income thresholds. That bonus ended in June 2025, and payments are now reverting to their original levels, which have remained unchanged since the benefit launched in 2020.
New Brunswick
Families in New Brunswick who receive the Canada Child Benefit may also be eligible for extra monthly payments through the New Brunswick Child Tax Benefit (NBCTB) and the New Brunswick Working Income Supplement (NBWIS).
For the 2025–26 benefit year, the amounts remain the same as last year. The NBCTB offers up to $20.83 per child under 18 each month. This amount starts to decrease if your adjusted family net income is more than $20,000.
Plus, the NBWIS provides an additional $20.83 per family per month, based on earned income. The full supplement is available to families earning between $10,000 and $20,921, although you may get a partial payment if you earn more or less than that.
Eligible families may also receive the New Brunswick School Supplement (NBSS), a one-time back-to-school payment of $100 per child aged 5 to 17, added to the July CCB deposit. To qualify for the maximum NBSS payment, your 2024 adjusted family net income must be $20,000 or less.
Newfoundland & Labrador
The Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit (NLCB) offers monthly support for low-income households with children under 18, and the amounts are holding steady for the 2025–26 benefit year.
Here are the maximum amounts eligible parents can receive each month:
- $152.16 for the first child
- $161.33 for the second
- $173.25 for the third
- $186.16 for the fourth
Families with an adjusted net income below $17,397 can get the full amount, with partial amounts available up to $28,500.
There's also the Prenatal–Early Childhood Nutrition Supplement, which provides $150 per month for each child under age 5. You can also qualify during pregnancy, as long as you meet the income requirements.
Northwest Territories
The Northwest Territories Child Benefit provides extra monthly payments to families with children under 18, and the amounts remain unchanged for the 2025–26 benefit year.
Parents with kids under age 6 can receive the following monthly amounts:
- $67.91 for the first child
- $54.34 for the second
- $44.16 for the third
- $37.34 for the fourth
- $30.58 for each additional child
For children aged 6 to 17, the monthly amounts are slightly lower:
- $54.33 for the first child
- $43.50 for the second
- $35.25 for the third
- $29.92 for the fourth
- $24.41 for each additional child
The full benefit is available to families with an adjusted net income of $30,000 or less. Payments begin to phase out above that threshold and are eliminated once income exceeds $80,000.
Nova Scotia
The Nova Scotia Child Benefit (NSCB) offers monthly support to low- and modest-income families, and the rates for 2025–26 are staying the same as last year.
Eligible households can receive $127.08 per child each month, added automatically to your CCB payments. The full amount is available to families with an adjusted net income of $26,000 or less, with partial payments offered to those earning up to $34,000.
Nunavut
The Nunavut Child Benefit (NUCB) provides monthly payments to help families with the cost of raising children, and the amounts remain unchanged for the 2025–26 benefit year.
Eligible households can receive $29 per child under 18 each month. If your family has earned income above $3,955, you may also qualify for a territorial workers' supplement — worth an additional $24.16 per month for one child or $30.75 if you have two or more.
Partial payments may be available if your adjusted family net income is over $22,065.
Ontario
Ontario parents may see a little more in their monthly CCB payments this year thanks to a small increase to the Ontario Child Benefit (OCB).
For the 2025–26 benefit year, eligible families can receive up to $143.91 per child each month — up slightly from last year's maximum of $140. This tax-free payment is available to low- and moderate-income households and is combined with the CCB in a single deposit.
The income threshold has also risen slightly — payments now start to gradually phase out if your adjusted family net income in 2024 was over $26,364. The exact amount you'll get depends on your income and how many children you have under 18.
Prince Edward Island
The PEI Child Benefit (PEICB) is now available for its first full benefit year, following its initial launch in January 2025. This tax-free payment is designed to support low- and medium-income families raising children under 18.
For the 2025–26 benefit year, eligible parents can receive $30 per child each month if their adjusted family net income is below $45,000. Families earning between $45,000 and $80,000 will receive $20 per child monthly. Those with income over $80,000 do not qualify.
Yukon
The Yukon Child Benefit (YCB) is offering a slight increase for the 2025–26 benefit year.
Starting in July, eligible families can receive $78.08 per child each month — up from $76.50 last year. This tax-free payment is included with your CCB and supports families with children under 18.
If your adjusted family net income is over $35,000, the benefit is gradually reduced.
If you're in Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec or Saskatchewan, your monthly CCB payment will only include the federal portion — those provinces handle their own child and family benefits separately, if they have them.
To see the total you could receive through the CCB and any extra provincial or territorial top-ups based on your specific situation, the CRA's child and family benefits calculator is a great place to start. It uses your income and household details to estimate your monthly payments, including any regional add-ons you may qualify for.
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