The Government of Canada has several programs that provide monetary support to seniors, Canadians with low incomes and disabilities, workers, families, and veterans. But, as there are numerous programs available, it can be challenging to monitor all payment dates.
Use this guide to keep track of all the important government payment dates for the release of various benefits in 2024, from the Canada Pension Plan to Canada Carbon Rebate, and Veteran Disability Pension.
All Government Payments in Canada for 2024
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Payment Dates
If you’re a recipient of this benefit, the maximum monthly amount you can receive if you start your pension at age 65 is $1,364.60. Below are the CPP payment dates for 2024:
| 2024 CPP Payment Dates | Weekday |
| January 29, 2024 | Monday |
| February 27, 2024 | Tuesday |
| March 26, 2024 | Tuesday |
| April 26, 2024 | Friday |
| May 29, 2024 | Wednesday |
| June 26, 2024 | Wednesday |
| July 29, 2024 | Monday |
| August 28, 2024 | Wednesday |
| September 25, 2024 | Wednesday |
| October 29, 2024 | Tuesday |
| November 27, 2024 | Wednesday |
| December 20, 2024 | Friday |
Old Age Security (OAS) Payment Dates
The maximum monthly OAS amount you can receive is $800.44 if you’re 75 and over with an annual net world income of less than $154,196 (as of 2023). If you’re aged 65 to 74 with an annual net world income of less than $148,451, your maximum monthly amount is $727.67.Â
These are the OAS payment dates:
| 2024 OAS Payment Dates | Weekday |
| January 29, 2024 | Monday |
| February 27, 2024 | Tuesday |
| March 26, 2024 | Tuesday |
| April 26, 2024 | Friday |
| May 29, 2024 | Wednesday |
| June 26, 2024 | Wednesday |
| July 29, 2024 | Monday |
| August 28, 2024 | Wednesday |
| September 25, 2024 | Wednesday |
| October 29, 2024 | Tuesday |
| November 27, 2024 | Wednesday |
| December 20, 2024 | Friday |
Canada Child Benefit (CCB) Payment Dates
The CCB is a tax-free benefit program for families to help them with the cost of raising children under the age of 18. For the payment period from July 2023 to June 2024, the maximum amounts you can get for each child are:
- Under 6 years old: $619.75 per month ($7,437 per year)
- 6 to 17 years old: $522.91 per month ($6,275 per year)
Below are the CCB payment dates:
| 2024 CCB Payment Dates | Weekday |
| January 19, 2024 | Friday |
| February 20, 2024 | Tuesday |
| March 20, 2024 | Wednesday |
| April 19, 2024 | Friday |
| May 17, 2024 | Friday |
| June 20, 2024 | Thursday |
| July 19, 2024 | Friday |
| August 20, 2024 | Tuesday |
| September 20, 2024 | Friday |
| October 18, 2024 | Friday |
| November 20, 2024 | Wednesday |
| December 13, 2024 | Friday |
GST/HST Credit Payment Dates
The goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit is a tax-free quarterly benefit that assists low-income individuals and families offset the GST/HST they pay. Below are the amounts for the payment period from July 2023 to June 2024:
- $496 for single individuals
- $650 for persons who are married or have a common-law partner
- $171 for each child under the age of 19
The scheduled payment dates for 2024 are as follows:
| GST/HST Payment Dates | Weekday |
| January 5, 2024 | Friday |
| April 5, 2024 | Friday |
| July 5, 2024 | Friday |
| October 4, 2024 | Friday |
Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) Payment Dates
The OTB is a refundable tax credit available to low-income families to help them pay for energy costs, sales tax and property tax. It combines three tax credits into a single payment. Below are the maximum payment amounts:
- Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC) – From $25 to $1,248, depending on age and where you live
- Ontario Sales Tax Credit (OSTC) – $345 for the July 2023 to June 2024 cycle (based on the 2022 return)
- Northern Ontario Energy Credit (NOEC) – $180 if you’re single; $277 if you have family
Below are the payment dates for the OTB:
| OTB Payment Dates | Weekday |
| January 10, 2024 | Wednesday |
| February 9, 2024 | Friday |
| March 8, 2024 | Friday |
| April 10, 2024 | Wednesday |
| May 10, 2024 | Friday |
| June 10, 2024 | Monday |
| July 10, 2024 | Wednesday |
| August 9, 2024 | Friday |
| September 10, 2024 | Tuesday |
| October 10, 2024 | Thursday |
| November 8, 2024 | Friday |
| December 10, 2024 | Tuesday |
Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR) Payment Dates
Formerly called the Climate Action Incentive Payment (CAIP), the CCR is a tax-free benefit for eligible individuals and families to help them offset the federal pollution pricing cost.
Under the base Canada Carbon Rebate in 2024-2025, a family of 4 can get up to $1,800 in provinces where the federal fuel charge applies. For the CCR payment dates, check the table below:
| CCR Payment Dates | Weekday |
| January 15, 2024 | Monday |
| April 15, 2024 | Monday |
| July 15, 2024 | Monday |
| October 15, 2024 | Tuesday |
Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB) Payment Dates
The ACWB is a refundable tax credit available to eligible low-income workers and their families. The maximum amounts for ACWB are:
- Basic benefit maximum amount: $1,428 for single individuals; $2,461 for families
- Disability supplement maximum amount: $737 for single individuals and families
Below is the table for the payment schedule for the ACWB:
| ACWB Payment Dates | Weekday |
| January 12, 2024 | Friday |
| July 12, 2024 | Friday |
| October 11, 2024 | Friday |
Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB) Payment Dates
The ACFB is a tax-free payment available to families with children under 18 years. For July 2024 to June 2025, eligible families may receive $1,469 ($122.41 per month) for the first child and $735 ($61.25 per month) each for the second, third and fourth children.
Below are the payment dates for the ACFB:
| ACFB Payment Dates | Weekday |
| February 27, 2024 | Tuesday |
| May 27, 2024 | Monday |
| August 27, 2024 | Tuesday |
| November 27, 2024 | Wednesday |
Veteran Disability Pension Payment Dates
The Veteran Disability Pension is a tax-free financial aid to support the well-being of veterans. The amount you receive depends on the extent of a veteran’s disability and its impact on their quality of life. The pension rates can be viewed here. Below are the payment dates:
| Veteran Disability Pension Payment Dates | Weekday |
| January 30, 2024 | Tuesday |
| February 28, 2024 | Wednesday |
| March 27, 2024 | Wednesday |
| April 29, 2024 | Monday |
| May 30, 2024 | Thursday |
| June 27, 2024 | Thursday |
| July 30, 2024 | Tuesday |
| August 29, 2024 | Thursday |
| September 26, 2024 | Thursday |
| October 30, 2024 | Wednesday |
| November 28, 2024 | Thursday |
| December 23, 2024 | Monday |
Quebec Family Allowance Payment Dates
The Quebec Family Allowance is a non-taxable benefit that provides financial aid to all qualified families to help them meet the basic needs of their dependent children under age 18.
The payment amount varies for each family and is based on factors like the number of dependent children, total family income, and family structure.
The payment dates for the Quebec Family Allowance are:
| Quebec Family Allowance Payment Dates | Weekday |
| January 3, 2024 | Wednesday |
| April 2, 2024 | Tuesday |
| July 2, 2024 | Tuesday |
| October 1, 2024 | Tuesday |
How to Know Which Benefits You Are Eligible For
The easiest way to find the benefits you may qualify for is to use the Benefits Finder tool. Answer some questions to obtain a list of benefits you may be eligible for. The tool may suggest benefits from the federal, provincial or territorial governments.
You can also go to the website of the Government of Canada and check the Tax credits and benefits for individuals and the Find benefits and financial support pages for the list of benefits you may qualify for.
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