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Child Benefit

A tax-free monthly payment for lower- and moderate-income families in Ontario with children under 18, paid together with the Canada Child Benefit.

Estimated value
Up to $1,760/year per child
Check if I qualify →
Apply for this first — it unlocks other benefits: Canada Child Benefit

Who qualifies

  • You must receive the Canada Child Benefit, live in Ontario, and file your taxes each year.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Get the Canada Child Benefit and file taxes

    If you receive the Canada Child Benefit and file your taxes, you are assessed for the Ontario Child Benefit automatically.

    Go to application ↗

Documents you will need

  • Filed tax returns (both parents)
How often it is paid
Monthly

Good to know

  • There is no separate application — it is paid together with the Canada Child Benefit.

Often applied for together

Canada Child BenefitCanada Learning Bond
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Last verified: September 1, 2026