Find out how you can get the Ontario Child Benefit for low-income and moderate-income families.
The Ontario Child Benefit gives low-income to moderate-income families up to $1,680 per child per year to help with the cost of raising children. You can receive this benefit if you are working or if you are not working.
To apply and receive the benefit you must apply for the Canada Child Benefit. When you apply for the Canada Child Benefit you are automatically assessed for the Ontario Child Benefit.
The Ontario Child Benefit provides up to $1,680 per child per year depending on:
If you are eligible, you will get a payment each month.
The Canada Revenue Agency ( CRA ) determines your monthly payments. The amount you receive depends on your adjusted family net income on your annual income tax return.
Use the Canada Revenue Agency benefit calculator to calculate your payments.
You must file your taxes to qualify for the Canada Child Benefit and the Ontario Child Benefit.
If you have a question about the Ontario Child Benefit, contact the Canada Revenue Agency by phone at:
The Ontario Child Benefit supports about one million children in over 500,000 families.
Learn about support programs that you may be eligible for, to help with costs for:
File your income tax, get the income tax and benefit package and check the status of your tax refund.
The CRA usually offers volunteer tax preparation clinics between February and April, but many operate all year in locations across Canada.
Ontario has two social assistance programs to help eligible residents who are in financial need.
Ontario Works helps people who are in temporary financial need.
Both programs offer income support and help finding a job.