Benefit Cheques 2025: What Canadians Can Expect
Federal and provincial benefit cheques will continue supporting Canadians through the rest of 2025, offering relief as expenses rise into the holiday season. From pensions to child benefits, multiple programs ensure seniors, families, and workers receive crucial financial support.
CPP and OAS Payments
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) form the backbone of retirement benefits.
CPP: Eligible residents over 65 can receive up to $1,433 monthly.
OAS Pension: Ages 65–74 may get up to $707.67 monthly, while those 75+ may receive $880.44 if within income limits.
OAS adjusts quarterly based on the Consumer Price Index, ensuring payments rise with living costs. Upcoming CPP and OAS payment dates:
Sept. 25
Oct. 29
Nov. 26
Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
The Canada Revenue Agency distributes the CCB tax-free to families with children under 18. It may also include the child disability benefit. Upcoming dates:
Sept. 19
Oct. 20
Nov. 20
Dec. 12
In Ontario, families may also receive the Ontario Child Benefit, worth up to $1,607 annually per child, based on income.
Ontario Trillium Benefit
This monthly benefit bundles the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit. Dates ahead:
Oct. 10
Nov. 10
Dec. 10
GST/HST Credit
Designed for low- and modest-income households, this quarterly credit offsets GST/HST expenses. The next payment will be made on:
Oct. 3
Veterans Disability Pension
Eligible veterans and service members with service-related injuries or illnesses receive this tax-free monthly benefit. Payment dates include:
Sept. 26
Oct. 30
Nov. 28
Dec. 23
Veterans may choose either Pain and Suffering Compensation or a Disability Pension with added support for dependents.
Canada Workers Benefit (CWB)
This refundable tax credit helps low-income workers. It includes a basic amount and a disability supplement. Maximum basic amounts:
$1,428 for single individuals
$2,461 for families
The next payment date: Oct. 10.
Support for Students Under 25
Starting in 2025, part-time students aged 18–24 with a deceased or disabled parent who contributed to CPP may receive $150.89 monthly. Full-time students will get $301.77 monthly.
Property Tax Rebate for Seniors and People with Disabilities
Low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities who own and live in their homes may qualify for an annual property tax rebate if they receive GIS or ODSP. Eligible applicants also receive a Stormwater Charge Subsidy. Applications close Dec. 31, 2025.
With multiple programs continuing through year-end, benefit cheques in 2025 remain a vital lifeline for Canadian households.
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