Childcare Tax Benefit
If you have children, you may qualify for certain benefits from provincial and federal governments. You can obtain the application forms and further information at
Canada Revenue Agency website.
Canada Child Tax Benefit The Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB) is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families to help them with the cost of raising children under age 18. The CCTB may include the National Child Benefit and Child Disability Service.
National Child Benefit The National Child Benefit (NCB) is a joint initiative of the federal, provincial, and territorial governments that will:
- help prevent and reduce the depth of child poverty;
- promote attachment to the workforce by ensuring that families will always be better off as a result of working; and
- reduce overlap and duplication of government programs and services.
In July 1998, the Government of Canada enhanced the Canada Child Tax Benefit by introducing the National Child Benefit Supplement (NCBS). This supplement is the federal government's contribution to the National Child Benefit initiative.
Child Disability Benefit The Child Disability Benefit (CDB) is a tax-free benefit for families who care for a child under age 18 with a severe and prolonged impairment in mental or physical functions.
The CDB is paid monthly to the
Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB) eligible individuals and also as a supplement to the
Children's Special Allowances (CSA).
Children's Special Allowances (CSA) The
Children's Special Allowances (CSA) program provides payments to federal and provincial agencies and institutions (e.g., children's aid societies) that care for children.
Universal Child Care Benefit The Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) is a new initiative designed to assist Canadian families, as they seek to balance work and family life, by supporting their child care choices through direct financial support. The UCCB payment is to be paid on behalf of children under the age of 6 years in installments of $100 per month per child.
The enrolment for the Universal Child Care Benefit will be processed through the
Canada Child Tax Benefit application.