Every CRA payment date, explained
When the CCB, the Ontario Trillium Benefit, the CGEB, CPP and OAS are paid, and why December moves.
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When the money arrives
The Canada Child Benefit arrives around the 20th of each month.
The Ontario Trillium Benefit lands around the 10th.
The Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which replaced the GST/HST credit in July 2026, is quarterly.
Service Canada pays CPP and OAS together, near the end of each month.
December comes early for the holidays. The child benefit moves to December 11.
Payments can take a few days to appear. Wait five working days for the CCB before contacting the CRA.
The 2027 calendar is not published yet. It usually appears late in the year.
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