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 2025, from the Canada Pension Plan to Canada Carbon Rebate, and Veteran Disability Pension.
All Government Payments in Canada for 2025
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 $1,433. Below are the CPP payment dates for 2025:
- January 29, 2025
- February 26, 2025
- March 27, 2025
- April 28, 2025
- May 28, 2025
- June 26, 2025
- July 29, 2025
- August 27, 2025
- September 25, 2025
- October 29, 2025
- November 26, 2025
- December 22, 2025
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 2024). 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.
These are the OAS payment dates:
- January 29, 2025
- February 26, 2025
- March 27, 2025
- April 28, 2025
- May 28, 2025
- June 26, 2025
- July 29, 2025
- August 27, 2025
- September 25, 2025
- October 29, 2025
- November 26, 2025
- December 22, 2025
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 2024 to June 2025, the maximum amounts you can get for each child are:
- Under 6 years old: $648.91 per month ($7,787 per year)
- 6 to 17 years old: $547.50 per month ($6,570 per year)
Below are the CCB payment dates:
- January 20, 2025
- February 20, 2025
- March 20, 2025
- April 17, 2025
- May 20, 2025
- June 20, 2025
- July 18, 2025
- August 20, 2025
- September 19, 2025
- October 20, 2025
- November 20, 2025
- December 12, 2025
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 2024 to June 2025:
- $519 for single individuals
- $680 for persons who are married or have a common-law partner
- $179 for each child under the age of 19
The scheduled payment dates for 2025 are as follows:
- January 3, 2025
- April 4, 2025
- July 4, 2025
- October 3, 2025
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) – $360 for the July 2024 to June 2025 cycle (based on the 2023 return)
- Northern Ontario Energy Credit (NOEC) – $180 if you’re single; $277 if you have family
Below are the payment dates for the OTB:
- January 10, 2025
- February 10, 2025
- March 10, 2025
- April 10, 2025
- May 9, 2025
- June 10, 2025
- July 10, 2025
- August 8, 2025
- September 10, 2025
- October 10, 2025
- November 10, 2025
- December 10, 2025
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:
- January 15, 2025
- April 15, 2025
- July 15, 2025
- October 15, 2025
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:
- January 10, 2025
- July 11, 2025
- October 10, 2025
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:
- February 27, 2025
- May 27, 2025
- August 27, 2025
- November 27, 2025
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:
- January 30, 2025
- February 27, 2025
- March 28, 2025
- April 29, 2025
- May 29, 2025
- June 27, 2025
- July 30, 2025
- August 28, 2025
- September 26, 2025
- October 30, 2025
- November 27, 2025
- December 23, 2025
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 for 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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GIS omitted or overlooked?
@Michael: GIS is paid on the same dates as the OAS.
Excellent to the point explanation of government events! Thank You!!