A Canada Revenue Agency account allows individuals to securely manage personal tax information, benefit payments, notices of assessment, direct deposit details and other CRA services online. Most people can register using a CRA user ID and password or an eligible financial institution through the Sign-In Partner service. Residents of Alberta and British Columbia may also…
The Canadian Dental Care Plan helps reduce the cost of eligible dental services for Canadian residents who do not have access to private dental insurance and whose adjusted family net income is below $90,000. Applications are currently open for the 2026–2027 benefit period. Eligible individuals can apply through My Service Canada Account, the Government of…
Employment Insurance provides temporary income support to eligible workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own or who cannot work because of specific life circumstances. Different EI benefits are available for unemployment, sickness, maternity, parental leave, caregiving and other qualifying situations. Regardless of the benefit you need, you should normally apply as…
Old Age Security is a monthly taxable pension available to eligible Canadians aged 65 and older. Unlike the Canada Pension Plan, OAS eligibility is based mainly on your age, legal status and how long you have lived in Canada rather than your employment history or contributions. Many eligible seniors are automatically enrolled by Service Canada….
The Canada Pension Plan retirement pension is a monthly taxable benefit that replaces part of your income when you retire. Although some Canadians may receive an invitation to enrol automatically, most people must apply before their CPP retirement payments can begin. You can apply online through My Service Canada Account or submit a paper application…
December 2026 is the final month of the year for most federal government benefit payments. Eligible Canadians may receive the Ontario Trillium Benefit, Canada Disability Benefit, Canada Child Benefit, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security and several other federal or provincial payments before the end of the year. The payment you receive depends on your…
November 2026 includes several important government benefit payments for Canadians. Eligible recipients may receive the Ontario Trillium Benefit, Canada Disability Benefit, Canada Child Benefit, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security and other federal or provincial benefits during the month. The payment you receive depends on your eligibility, province or territory, income, family situation and the…
October 2026 includes several important government benefit payments for Canadians. During the month, eligible recipients may receive the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, Ontario Trillium Benefit, Advanced Canada Workers Benefit, Canada Disability Benefit, Canada Child Benefit, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security and other federal or provincial benefits. The payment you receive depends on your…
September 2026 includes several important federal and provincial benefit payment dates for Canadians. Payments scheduled during the month include the Canada Disability Benefit, Canada Child Benefit, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security and the Ontario Trillium Benefit. The exact payment you receive will depend on your eligibility, province or territory, income, family situation and the…
Several important federal and provincial benefit payments are scheduled for August 2026, including the Canada Child Benefit, Canada Disability Benefit, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security and the Alberta Child and Family Benefit. Knowing the official payment dates can help recipients organize their monthly expenses, confirm whether a deposit is late and determine whether they…