Child Benefits
I NEED MONEY TO MAKE ENDS MEET.
I AM AT HOME BECAUSE MY KIDS CANNOT GO TO SCHOOL OR DAYCARE.
Make sure you’re getting your Canada Child Benefit.
If not, did you file a tax return for 2018?
You should consider applying for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
Get ready to apply
If you can apply online (computer or mobile phone) make sure you have a MyAccount with the Canada Revenue Agency.
If you can’t apply online, there will be a dedicated 1-800 number you can call. Keep listening to the news or, in early April, call: 1-800-O-Canada (1-800-622-6232).
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Day to apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit |
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If you were born
in the month of |
Apply for CERB on |
Your best day to
apply |
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January, February
or March |
Mondays |
April 6 |
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April, May, or
June |
Tuesdays |
April 7 |
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July, August, or
September |
Wednesdays |
April 8 |
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October,
November, or December |
Thursdays |
April 9 |
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Any month |
Fridays, Saturdays
and Sundays |
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The benefit will be available to workers:
Residing in Canada, who are at least 15 years old;
Who have stopped working because of COVID-19 and have not voluntarily quit their job;
Who had income of at least $5,000 in 2019 or in the 12 months prior to the date of their application; and
Who are or expect to be without employment or self-employment income for at least 14 consecutive days in the initial four-week period. For subsequent benefit periods, they expect to have no employment income.
You can prove your identity to the government faster online if you use online banking through your bank or credit union.
What you could receive:
Lump sum of $2,000 for every 4 weeks that you are eligible, to a maximum of 16 weeks between March 15 (retroactive) and October 3, 2020