A Great Visit to the YMCA!

Raising kids is expensive. That’s why the federal government created the Canada Child Benefit. Since 2016, it has helped lift over half a million children out of poverty.

I was excited to visit the YMCA of Pictou County to share that the maximum annual Canada Child Benefit will increase to help keep up with the cost of living. Canadian parents could now receive up to $350 more than last year. That’s more tax-free money that can be used for the essentials, including the fabulous summer camps and child care that organizations like the YMCA have to offer.

Our kids deserve a good start in life, and that’s why we’ve continued to invest in measures including the Canada Child Benefit, $10-a-day child care, and a National School Food Program.