Some parents can get over $500 extra per child in their CCB payments this year — Here's how
Heads up, parents — there could be some extra money coming your way this week. If you're getting the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), you might also qualify for bonus cash on top of your regular payments, and depending on your situation, it could add up to hundreds of dollars more per child.
Every month, the Canada Revenue Agency sends out this tax-free child benefit to help families cover the rising cost of raising kids. The next CCB deposit hits bank accounts on Wednesday — and in case you missed it, this year's amounts are a bit higher thanks to the CRA's annual inflation bump.
Eligible parents can receive up to $666 monthly for each child under 6, and up to $562 for kids aged 6 to 17, from the base Canada Child Benefit in 2025. But some families also get top-ups added to their monthly payments.
These extra government payments can come from province-specific child benefit programs or other CCB-linked supports, and you're usually automatically assessed for them once you're enrolled in the main benefit.
The top-ups can vary a lot, but in some cases, families are pocketing more than $500 extra every month — per child. That kind of money can go a long way for child care, groceries or just making ends meet.
Here's a full breakdown of the CCB add-on child and family benefits available across Canada in 2025 — and how to know if you're eligible.
Child Disability Benefit
If you're raising a child with a serious and long-term disability, you may be eligible for additional monthly support through the Child Disability Benefit (CDB) — a tax-free payment offered across Canada and lumped in with your CCB payments.
To qualify, you must already be receiving the CCB, and your child must also be approved for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). First-time recipients may also receive retroactive payments for the current and previous two benefit years, with older years available upon request.
For the 2025–26 benefit year, eligible families can receive up to $284.25 per month for each child who qualifies.
Your payment amount depends on your adjusted family net income — if it was $81,222 or less in 2024, you'll receive the full amount. If your income is higher, the benefit is gradually reduced by 3.2% for families with one eligible child, or by 5.7% for families with two or more eligible children.
BC Family Benefit
If you live in British Columbia and have children under 18, you might see a smaller amount from the B.C. Family Benefit than in previous years — but it could still add hundreds of dollars to your monthly payments.
For the 2025–26 benefit year (based on your 2024 tax return), families can receive:
- $145.83 per month for the first child
- $91.67 for the second child
- $75 for each additional child
- An extra $41.67 monthly if you're a single parent
To qualify for the full amounts, your adjusted family net income must be below $29,526. Once your income rises above that, the payments start to shrink — but families with income under $94,483 will still get at least $60 per child each month.
This year's amounts are lower than what families received in 2024–25. That's because a temporary top-up introduced in Budget 2024 expired in June. With that bonus gone, BCFB payments have returned to their original levels — the same ones first introduced in 2020.
New Brunswick child & family benefits
Families in New Brunswick may qualify for a few extra boosts on top of their Canada Child Benefit, thanks to a trio of provincial supports.
The New Brunswick Child Tax Benefit (NBCTB) provides up to $20.83 per child every month. This amount begins to decrease once your adjusted family net income exceeds $20,000.
In addition, families with earned income over $3,750 may also be eligible for the New Brunswick Working Income Supplement (NBWIS). This benefit offers an extra $20.83 per family per month. You'll receive the full amount once your income reaches $10,000, while partial payments are available for incomes between $20,921 and $25,921.
There's also the New Brunswick School Supplement (NBSS) — a one-time $100 payment for each child aged 5 to 17, included with the July CCB deposit to help cover back-to-school expenses. To receive the full amount, your adjusted family net income must be $20,000 or less.
Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit
If you're raising kids in Newfoundland and Labrador, you might qualify for extra support through the province's child benefit program — and for families with little ones, there's an additional boost available too.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit offers tax-free monthly payments based on the number of children in your household, with increased monthly amounts now in effect for the 2025–26 benefit year:
- $155.66 for the first child
- $165.00 for the second
- $177.25 for the third
- $190.41 for each additional child
To receive the full payment, your adjusted family net income must be below $17,397. If your income falls between $17,397 and $28,990, you'll still receive a reduced amount.
Families with young kids may also qualify for the Prenatal–Early Childhood Nutrition Supplement, which provides an additional $150 per month for each child under 5. Pregnant people may also be eligible, depending on household income.
NWT Child Benefit
Families living in the Northwest Territories may qualify for additional monthly support through the Northwest Territories Child Benefit, which is based on both your income and how many children you have.
For children under the age of 6, eligible families can receive:
- $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 kids aged 6 to 17, the 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. Once your income exceeds that threshold, payments gradually decrease — and phase out entirely once household income reaches $80,000.
Nova Scotia Child Benefit
In Nova Scotia, families with children under 18 may be eligible for monthly payments through the Nova Scotia Child Benefit.
From July 2025 to June 2026, qualifying families can get up to $127.08 per child each month. The full benefit is available to those with an adjusted family net income below $26,000. If your income falls between $26,000 and $34,000, you may still receive partial payments.
Nunavut Child Benefit
Families in Nunavut can receive monthly financial support through the Nunavut Child Benefit, which offers both a base amount and an additional workers' supplement for those with earned income.
For each child under 18, eligible families receive $29 per month as the base.
If your household has earned income over $3,955, you may also qualify for the territorial workers' supplement, which provides an additional:
- $24.16 per month for one child
- $30.75 per month if you have two or more children
Partial payments may be available if your adjusted family net income is over $22,065.
Ontario Child Benefit
The Ontario Child Benefit (OCB) gives extra monthly support to low- and moderate-income families with children under 18.
For the 2025–26 benefit year, eligible parents can receive up to $143.91 per child each month. The full amount is available if your adjusted family net income is $26,364 or less. If your income is higher, the benefit gradually decreases.
PEI Child Benefit
Families in Prince Edward Island can now receive monthly support through the PEI Child Benefit — a tax-free payment introduced in January 2025 to help with the costs of raising kids under 18.
For the 2025–26 benefit year, eligible families will receive:
- $30 per child each month if their adjusted family net income is below $45,000
- $20 per child each month if their income is between $45,000 and $80,000
Families with incomes above $80,000 are not eligible.
Yukon Child Benefit
In Yukon, families with low or modest incomes can receive monthly support through the Yukon Child Benefit — a tax-free payment for each child under 18.
As of July 2025, eligible families can receive up to $78.08 per child per month. If your adjusted family net income is over $35,000, you may still qualify for a reduced amount.
So, if you live in Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec or Saskatchewan, your monthly CCB payment can only include the two federal components — the base Canada Child Benefit and the Child Disability Benefit, if you're eligible. You may still be eligible for a provincial child benefit, but if so, it'll come directly from your province rather than the CRA.
To get a personalized estimate of what you could receive — including any provincial or territorial top-ups — you can use the CRA's child and family benefits calculator to get a personalized estimate of any child benefit payments you could be eligible for.
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