Canada Child Benefit August 2025 – Over $660 Per Child Rates

Published On: August 13, 2025

Families across Canada are seeing a boost this August thanks to the latest increase in the Canada Child Benefit (CCB). With inflation pushing up the cost of living, the updated rates now offer over $660 per month for kids under six, and more than $562 for older children.

This tax-free benefit continues to be a crucial financial tool for parents managing household budgets. If you’re raising kids under 18, here’s what you need to know about eligibility, payment dates, and how much you could receive.

Overview

The Canada Child Benefit is a monthly, non-taxable payment provided by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Introduced in 2016, it merged several older programs into one streamlined benefit aimed at helping families with the rising costs of raising children.

Whether it’s daycare fees, school lunches, or winter coats, the CCB is designed to take some financial pressure off parents.

Families often use the CCB to help cover:

Groceries and healthy meals
Clothing and seasonal gear
Childcare and early learning
School supplies and activity fees

Eligibility

To qualify for the Canada Child Benefit, you need to meet these requirements:

Be a Canadian resident for tax purposes
Live with and primarily care for a child under 18
File your 2024 taxes (and your partner’s, if applicable)
In shared custody situations, each parent typically receives half

Eligibility is reviewed every year based on your income tax return, so staying current with tax filings is key to keeping your payments on track.

Rates

Here’s what the updated Canada Child Benefit looks like starting August 2025:

Child’s Age	Monthly Max	Annual Max
Under 6	$666.41	$7,996.92
Ages 6–17	$562.33	$6,747.96

This is an increase of about $17 to $19 per child compared to last year. Families with an Adjusted Family Net Income (AFNI) over $37,487 may still qualify, but the benefit gradually decreases as income rises.

Payment

The next CCB payment will land on Tuesday, August 20, 2025.

Direct Deposit: Funds will appear in your account the same day.
Paper Cheques: These may take 3–5 extra business days to arrive.

To avoid delays, double-check that your direct deposit details in your CRA My Account are up to date.

Here’s the full schedule for the rest of 2025:

Month	Payment Date
September	September 19, 2025
October	October 20, 2025
November	November 20, 2025
December	December 12, 2025

Note: The December payment comes early to support families during the holidays.

Applying

Not signed up for the CCB yet? Here’s how to apply:

CRA My Account: Easiest and fastest method.
Birth Registration: You can apply when registering your child’s birth.
Form RC66: Print, complete, and mail this form to the CRA.

Once you’re approved, there’s no need to apply again each year—but you do need to:

File taxes every year
Report changes in marital status, number of children, or banking info

Support

This August, the CCB provides real relief for families feeling the pinch of higher costs. Whether you receive the full amount or a partial benefit, it’s a dependable support system that adjusts with inflation.

From healthy meals to new school shoes, every dollar helps. And since it’s tax-free, the money goes straight to where it matters most—your children.

By filing your taxes and keeping your details updated with the CRA, you’ll make sure you get your payments on time and continue benefiting from one of Canada’s most important family programs.