Canada child benefit payments rising 2% starting in July
Eligible families will see a boost in Canada Child Benefit payments on July 1 as the government indexes benefits to inflation.
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Canadian families can expect higher child benefit payments starting July 1 as the Canada Revenue Agency increases payments by 2% to account for inflation.
Since 2018, the CRA has indexed benefit and credit payments annually based on the Consumer Price Index. This year's increase is lower than the 2.7% bump families received in July 2025.
With the two per cent indexation, the base benefit for a child under age six in 2026 will be $8,157, an increase of $160 from $7,997 in 2025. For children aged six to 17, the base benefit rises to $6,883 from $6,748 — a $135 increase.
The Child Disability Benefit, a tax-free monthly payment for families caring for children under 18 with severe and prolonged physical or mental impairments, will also increase. The maximum benefit amount in 2026 will be $3,480, up $69 from $3,411 in 2025.
Eligible families can check their eligibility using the government's online eligibility test.