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Canada Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB)
This benefit is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families with children under 18. It may include the National Child Benefit Supplement (NCBS), a benefit for low-income families with children, and/or the Child Disability Benefit (CDB), a benefit for families caring for children with severe and prolonged disabilities.

Contact Information

  • Toll-Free: 1 800 387-1193
  • TTY: 1 800 665-0354

Application




Canada Universal Child Care Benefit
This benefit is paid to parents in monthly instalments of $100 per month per child under the age of six.

Contact Information

  • Toll-Free: 1 800 622-6232
  • TTY: 1 800 926-9105




Canada Maternity, Parental, or Sickness Benefits
Employment Insurance (EI) provides maternity/parental benefits to individuals who are pregnant, have recently given birth, are adopting a child, or are caring for a newborn. Sickness benefits are paid to those who are unable to work because of sickness, injury, or quarantine. You can access Employment Insurance (EI) On-line Services.

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Application




Canada Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG)
This program provides grants paid by the Government of Canada into tax-sheltered savings plans that help finance children's post-secondary education.

Contact Information

  • Toll-Free: 1 888 276-3624




Canada Canada Learning Bond
The Canada Learning Bond provides a learning bond for children born to families who receive the National Child Benefit Supplement.

Contact Information

  • Toll-Free: 1 800 622-6232
  • TTY: 1 800 465-7735
 
To be eligible, you must also be receiving




Canada Child Disability Benefit (CDB)
This program provides a non-taxable supplement to low- and moderate-income families to help them with the costs of raising children under 18 who have a severe and prolonged mental or physical impairment.

Contact Information

  • Toll-Free: 1 800 387-1193
  • TTY: 1 800 665-0354

Application

 
To be eligible, you must also be receiving




Canada Benefits for Children
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) provides a monthly benefit to the dependent children of disabled or deceased contributors.

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Application

 
Additional Information
  • Apply as soon as possible after contributor's death as CPP can only make back payments for up to twelve months.




Canada Elementary/Secondary Education Program
This program provides access for First Nations students to elementary or secondary schools, or services.

Contact Information

  • Toll-Free: 1 800 567-9604



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