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Benefits

Benefits

The complete directory of Canadian government benefit payment dates for This Year. Browse our verified schedules for the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), Old Age Security (OAS), GST/HST Credit, Canada Carbon Rebate, and provincial programs like the Ontario Trillium Benefit. All guides are updated with official CRA data to help you get paid on time.
23
Jan
A diagram showing a calendar divided into blue and orange weeks to represent a 5050 shared custody schedule, with the Canada Child Benefit logo in the center and a 50%

Shared Custody CCB Rules: Who Gets the Money in a 50/50 Split?

Fighting over the Canada Child Benefit? Discover the "40% Rule" for 2026, why the old 6-month rotation is a myth, and how to split the $8,157 benefit without a CRA audit.
10 min read
23
Jan
A young family in Montreal's Plateau neighborhood checking their Retraite Québec 'My Account' portal on a tablet, with a payment schedule showing quarterly deposit dates.

Quebec Family Allowance Payment Dates 2026 (English Guide)

Navigating Retraite Québec as an English speaker? Get the official 2026 Family Allowance payment dates, the $3,068 maximum per child, and the secret "Monthly Payment" switch.
5 min read
23
Jan
A snowy landscape in Iqaluit, Nunavut, with a digital overlay showing the GSTHST and Nunavut Carbon Credit combined payment dates

Nunavut Carbon Credit Payment Dates 2026

Waiting for your Nunavut Carbon Credit? Get the official 2026 payment schedule, discover why the territorial rebate is phasing out, and learn how it's bundled with your GST/HST check.
6 min read
23
Jan
A winter scene in Yellowknife with a Payment Cancelled notice overlaid on a document for the Northwest Territories Cost of Living Offset, next to an application form

NWT Cost of Living Offset Payment Dates 2026 (Status: Cancelled)

Looking for your NWT COLO payment? Important: The Cost of Living Offset ended in April 2025. Discover the $6,000 "Seniors Home Heating Subsidy" that replaced it and the 2026 NWT Child Benefit dates.
6 min read
23
Jan
A Yukon residential power meter in Whitehorse during a snowy winter, with a digital overlay highlighting the $60.51 'Affordability Rate Relief' credit applied to the bill.

Yukon Cost of Living Rebate 2026: Who Gets It?

Dealing with 2026 energy hikes in the North? Discover the new $60.51 monthly electricity rebate, the $1,448 Pioneer Utility Grant for seniors, and the truth about the "cancelled" Yukon Carbon Rebate.
6 min read
22
Jan
A Manitoba senior reviewing a provincial government mailer about the 55 Plus Income Supplement while sitting in a bright kitchen in Winnipeg

Manitoba 55 Plus Program: Eligibility and Payment Dates 2026

Are you 55+ and living in Manitoba? Discover the "Hidden" provincial supplement that pays up to $173.90 quarterly, get the 2026 mailing dates, and learn how to trigger automatic payments.
6 min read
22
Jan
A senior in St. John's, Newfoundland, checking her mail for a provincial benefit notice, with the iconic colorful 'Jellybean Row' houses in the background.

Newfoundland & Labrador Seniors' Benefit 2026 Dates

Waiting for your $1,551 NL Seniors' Benefit? Get the official 2026 quarterly payment dates, updated income thresholds, and learn how to claim the $400 "Aging Well" grant before the March deadline.
6 min read
22
Jan
An elderly man and woman sitting at a kitchen table, happily reviewing their monthly bank statement on a laptop which shows

Best Bank Accounts for Seniors 2026 (Free Cheques & No Fees)

Tired of paying $15 a month just to access your own money? Discover the best 2026 senior bank accounts in Canada, featuring $0 monthly fees, free personalized cheques, and the "Hidden Rebate" at the Big Five banks.
7 min read
22
Jan
A comparative chart of Ontario and Alberta senior drug plan costs on a pharmacist's counter, next to a prescription bottle and a calculator. for post Senior Drug Plans by Province

Senior Drug Plans by Province: ODB (Ontario) vs. Blue Cross (Alberta) 2026

Moving between Ontario and Alberta? Don't let your medication costs catch you off guard. Compare the 2026 ODB $2 co-pay vs. Alberta's $35 April hike and learn how to qualify for $0 deductibles.
5 min read
22
Jan
A BC senior receiving a direct deposit notification on her phone while walking through a park in Victoria, with the British Columbia provincial logo visible in the background.

BC Seniors Supplement 2026: Payment Dates & Rates

Living in BC on a fixed income? Discover the 2026 BC Seniors Supplement payment dates, the $99 monthly rate, and why this "automatic" top-up is the key to surviving high rent in Vancouver.
10 min read