Canada Child Benefit
Tax-free monthly family payment with 2026–27 maximums of C$679.75 under age 6 or C$573.58 from age 6 to 17.
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Canada grants and benefits
Current guides to federal family payments, living-cost benefits and student grants, with income periods, application routes and links to Canada.ca.
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit
New name for the GST/HST credit, with tax-free quarterly payments and a 25% increase beginning in July 2026.
Canada Student Grant
Non-repayable federal student aid of up to CAD $4,200 for eligible full-time students, assessed through provincial applications.
Canada Workers Benefit
Refundable federal tax credit for low-income workers, with a basic amount, disability supplement and automatic advance payments.
Canadian Dental Care Plan
Federal dental coverage for eligible residents without private insurance and family income below C$90,000; 2026–27 applications are open.
Scope: benefit years and thresholds are updated regularly. Check the CRA or responsible federal and provincial service before relying on an amount.