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Minister Metlege Diab highlights Canada Child Benefit payments increasing in 2026–2027
Date issued: 2026-07-20
What Changed
– The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments have increased, providing families with up to $8,157 per child under age 6 and up to $6,883 per child aged 6 to 17.
– The increase is up to $160 per child under age 6 and up to $135 per child aged 6 to 17 compared to the previous year.
– The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments have increased, providing families with up to $8,157 per child under age 6 and up to $6,883 per child aged 6 to 17.
– The increase is up to $160 per child under age 6 and up to $135 per child aged 6 to 17 compared to the previous year.
Who is affected
– Approximately 3.6 million families across Canada, including around 96,000 families in Nova Scotia, will benefit from the increased CCB payments.
Key dates
– The increased CCB payments take effect starting July 2026.
Required actions
– No specific actions are required by families, as the CCB is a monthly tax-free payment automatically distributed to eligible families.
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