Editorial Guidelines & Data Verification Policy

Our strict standards for verifying CRA payment dates and government data. Learn how we fact-check every schedule.

At CanadaPaymentDates.ca, our mission is to provide accurate, timely, and simplified financial information to Canadians. Because our content impacts your financial well-being (YMYL), we adhere to strict editorial standards to ensure every date, dollar amount, and policy we publish is verified.

1. Our Verification Methodology

We do not use AI to predict future payment dates. Our schedules are built using a three-step human verification process:

Source 1: Official Legislation: We review the Income Tax Act and official benefit circulars from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
Source 2: The "Weekend Rule": Government payments are never issued on weekends or statutory holidays. We manually adjust all published dates to the nearest preceding business day to ensure accuracy.
Source 3: Provincial Confirmation: For benefits like ODSP (Ontario) or AISH (Alberta), we cross-reference internal ministry memos with public disbursement schedules.

2. Citations & Sourcing

You will never see a claim on our site without a source. We prioritize primary government sources over news reports.

Primary Sources: Canada.ca, Ontario.ca, Alberta.ca, and official CRA circulars.
Secondary Sources: We may reference major Canadian financial institutions (RBC, TD, Scotiabank) regarding deposit processing times.

3. Corrections Policy

We strive for 100% accuracy, but government policies can change overnight.

If we make an error: We will correct it immediately and place a "Correction Notice" at the top of the article, stating what was changed and when.
If the Government changes a date: We will update the schedule and add a "Last Updated" timestamp to the top of the post.
How to report an error: If you see incorrect data, please email editor@canadapaymentdates.ca with the subject line "Correction Request."

4. AI Usage Policy

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool for formatting and summarizing complex legal text. However:

No AI Fact-Checking: AI is never used to verify dates or money amounts. Humans verify all numbers.
Human Oversight: Every article is reviewed and edited by a human researcher before publication.

5. Financial Disclaimer

We are an informational publisher, not a financial advisor.

No Advice: Our content is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice.
No Banking Access: We never ask for your banking passwords or SIN. If a website asks for this, it is a scam.