Employment Insurance (EI) provides temporary financial support to eligible workers in Canada when they lose their job, are unable to work because of sickness, take maternity or parental leave, or qualify for other special benefits. Unlike CPP, OAS or Canada Child Benefit, EI does not follow one fixed national payment calendar. Payments usually depend on…
Old Age Security (OAS) is one of Canada’s main retirement income programs. It provides monthly payments to eligible seniors aged 65 and older and can help support retirement income, everyday expenses and cost-of-living needs. Unlike the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), OAS is mainly based on age, legal status and Canadian residency history, not employment contributions….
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) provides monthly retirement income to eligible Canadians who contributed to the plan during their working years. CPP can also include disability benefits, survivor benefits and children’s benefits in certain situations. CPP payments are issued once per month and can play an important role in retirement planning, monthly budgeting and long-term…
The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is a tax-free monthly payment administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to help eligible families with the cost of raising children under the age of 18. For millions of Canadian households, CCB payments help cover everyday expenses such as groceries, childcare, clothing, school supplies, transportation and other family costs….
The GST/HST Credit is a tax-free quarterly payment administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to help eligible low and modest-income Canadians offset part of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) or Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) they pay during the year. In 2026, this payment is especially important because the GST/HST Credit will transition to…
Canada government payments help millions of Canadians manage retirement income, family expenses, tax credits, temporary income support and cost-of-living needs. This guide brings together the main 2026 payment schedules for CPP, OAS, GST/HST Credit, Canada Child Benefit and Employment Insurance. Find Your Government Payment Program Choose the payment program you are looking for. Each guide…