April 2026 brings a series of federal and provincial benefit payments for Canadians, including families, seniors, veterans and people with disabilities.
Key payments this month include:
Canada Child Benefit (CCB) – April 20, 2026
Provides monthly financial support to eligible families with children under 18 to help cover everyday expenses.
GST/HST Credit – April 2, 2026
Helps low- and modest-income households offset sales taxes through quarterly payments.
Old Age Security (OAS) – April 28, 2026
Monthly pension payments for seniors, including related supplements such as the Guaranteed Income Supplement and allowances for survivors.
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) – April 28, 2026
Includes retirement pensions, disability benefits, and survivor benefits for eligible Canadians.
Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) – April 16, 2026
Provides income support for Canadians with disabilities to help cover essential costs.
Veteran Disability Pension – April 29, 2026
Monthly financial support for veterans with service-related disabilities, administered federally to cover ongoing health and living costs.
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit – coming July 2026, with a one-time top-up issued in June 2026
The new program increases support for families and individuals to cover grocery and household essentials, replacing the previous GST/HST credit top-up with a 25% increase for five years.
If you receive federal benefits as well as some provincial or territorial benefits, payments will be issued on these dates. It may take a few days for you to receive your payments.
Additional delays may occur if you are not enrolled in direct deposit and receive your payments by cheque.
Allow 5 to 10 business days before communicating with the program.
Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) – direct deposit April 28, 2026; mailed cheques April 29, 2026 (Benefit month May 2026)
A provincial program offering financial help for Manitobans with no other means of support, including basic needs, health-related items, and housing costs through Rent Assist. Officials remind recipients that payments are issued on set dates but may take several business days to arrive. Cheques may take longer than direct deposit, and benefits are not considered due until the first of the month. Payments may also be delayed if requested documents are missing.