Spring is finally here, and eligible Canadians can expect another round of government benefit and credit payments deposited into their bank accounts.
From subsidies for seniors to financial support for parents, these benefit and credit payments aim to make life a little more affordable in Canada.
Save the date — here are all of the benefit and credit payments eligible Canadians could receive in April.
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GST/HST credit — April 2, 2026
The Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) credit is a tax-free quarterly payment that aims to help families with low and modest incomes offset the taxes they pay.
In January, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a top-up to the GST credit, rebranding it as the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit.
Starting in July 2026, the new grocery rebate will increase by 25 per cent for five years. According to the government, this boost will deliver $8.6 billion in additional support over the 2026-2027 to 2030-2031 period to 500,000 new individuals and families.
In the meantime, April’s GST credit payment is still based on the indexation increase of 2.7 per cent for the 2025 benefit year.
Based on this, eligible Canadians could get up to:
$533 if you are single
$698 if you are married or have a common-law partner
$183 for each child under the age of 19
However, Ottawa will provide a one-time top-up payment equal to a 50 per cent increase in the annual 2025 to 2026 value of the GST credit. This will be paid as early as possible this spring, and no later than June 2026, so keep an eye on your bank account for that top-up.
Ontario Trillium Benefit — April 10, 2026
The OTB is a tax-free payment that combines the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit.
Ontarians could be eligible for one of the three credits. If you’re between the ages of 18 and 64, the maximum you’ll receive is $1,283, while the maximum you’ll qualify for if you’re 65 or older is $1,461. If you live on a reserve or a public long-term care home, the maximum you can receive is $285. You’ll receive $25 for the time you lived in a designated college, university, or private school residence in 2004.
The amount you receive for the Northern Ontario Energy Credit depends on your marital status. If you’re single, you could receive a maximum of $185, while families could receive a maximum of $285.
You can receive up to $371 for the Ontario Sales Tax Credit. However, you may be eligible for additional credit of up to $371 for your spouse or common-law partner, and each dependent child under 19 years of age on the 1st of the payment month. This credit does not affect your GST/HST credit payments.
Canada Disability Benefit — April 16, 2026
If you qualify, you’ll begin getting money from the government the month after your application is approved.
“You may receive back payments for up to 24 months from when we get your application, but not for any previous months of eligibility prior to June 2025,” reads the government site.
If eligible, your first payment will be on the third Thursday of the month following your approval.
To learn more about the new benefit, who’s eligible, and how much you can get, check out Daily Hive’s guide.
Canada Child Benefit — April 20, 2026
The CCB is a tax-free monthly payment for eligible families to help with the cost of raising kids under the age of 18.
Canadian families got a 2.7 per cent boost in child tax payments in 2025. Annual payments for children under six will increase from $7,787 to $7,997, or $666 monthly. For those with children aged six to 17, this means an annual payment increase from $6,570 to $6,748, or $562 per month.
The CCB will increase again in July 2026. Check to see how much more money your family could receive from the government.
B.C. Family Benefit — April 20, 2026
Families who qualify for the B.C. Family Benefit (BCFB) will receive this monthly tax-free payment, along with their CCB, in a single payment.
The CRA states that families with children under 18 could receive $145.83 per month for the first child, $41.66 per month for the first child in a single-parent family, $91.66 per month for the second child, and $75 per month for each additional child.
Families with a net income between $29,526 and $94,483 could receive $64.58 per month for the first child, $62.50 per month for the second child, and $60.41 per month for each additional child.
Ontario Child Benefit — April 20, 2026
Ontario families with low to moderate income could be eligible for the Ontario Child Benefit (OCB), a provincial tax-free benefit that’s delivered with the CCB in a single monthly payment.
Families could be eligible to receive a maximum of $143.91 per month for each child under 18 years of age, and families with a family net income above $26,364 may receive a partial benefit.
Canada Pension Plan — April 28, 2026
The CPP is a monthly, taxable benefit that replaces part of eligible Canadians’ income upon retirement and is paid for the rest of their lives.
To receive money from the government, you must have made at least one valid contribution to the CPP and be at least 60 years old.
You’ll receive your full pension even if you’re under 70 and still working; contributing to the CPP post-retirement benefit can increase your pension.
The amount you receive will depend on when you decided to start your pension, the amount you contributed, how much you earned throughout your working life, and how long you contributed to the CPP. New beneficiaries aged 65 will receive an average monthly payment of $899.67. The maximum monthly payment you can receive at age 65 is $1,433.
Old Age Security — April 28, 2026
Canadians aged 65 and older can qualify for the OAS pension regardless of their work history.
Those aged 65 to 74 can receive up to $727.67 per month in 2025 if their annual net income in 2023 was less than $142,609.
However, Canadians aged 75 and older can receive a maximum of $800.44 if their annual net world income in 2023 was less than $148,179.
Veteran Disability Pension — April 29, 2026
The following Canadians can qualify for the Veteran Disability Pension:
A member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces
A member or former member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
A Second World War or Korean War Veteran (includes Merchant Navy), or an eligible civilian who served in the Second World War
Eligible recipients must have a diagnosed medical condition or disability and demonstrate that it was related to their service. If eligible, you can also receive a lifetime monthly benefit or lump sum for Pain and Suffering Compensation. The amount you receive depends on your disability, and payments range from $69.60 to $1,391.98.
There’s also the disability pension, which depends on the number of dependents, such as your spouse, common-law partner, and/or children.
You may also be eligible for benefits offered by your provincial or territorial government, rather than the federal government of Canada. Take a look at your provincial benefits page.