Canada NewsWire
GATINEAU, QC, Aug. 21, 2019
More money for middle class families
GATINEAU, QC, Aug. 21, 2019 /CNW/ - Helping middle-class Canadian families provide the best start in life for their children is a top priority for the Government of Canada. That's why, in July 2019, the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) was increased once again to keep up with the cost of living.
This week, one month after the third anniversary of the CCB, families will receive their second payments of the increased benefit. This means that for the 2019–20 benefit year, the maximum benefit will be $6,639 per child under age 6, and $5,602 per child aged 6 through 17. For this same benefit year, on average, families benefitting from the CCB will receive approximately $7,000.
For example, a single mother with two children under the age of 6 and an income of $30,000 will receive an additional $286 tax-free for the upcoming benefit year and a total of $13,278 in support this year alone.
Across Canada between July 2017 and June 2018, nearly 3.7 million families received more than $23 billion in annual Canada Child Benefit payments, to give all Canadian families a fair chance to succeed. Thanks to the CCB, parents have more money to help pay for things such as healthy food, sports programs and school supplies for their children.
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"Today Canadian parents have more money in their pockets—up to $143 more tax-free per child than last year. Increases to the CCB means tax-free financial support every month for the families who need it most."
– The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
Quick Facts
Associated Links
Canada Child Benefit
Canada Revenue Agency
Canada Child Benefit Statistics - 2017-2018 Benefit Year
Federal Electoral District Statistics (FEDS) − 2018 Edition (2016 tax year)
Federal Electoral District Statistics For Canada Child Benefit Recipients – 2017 – 2018 Benefit Year
SOURCE Employment and Social Development Canada
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