7 government benefit payments you can get from the CRA & Service Canada in April 2025
Including the final Canada Carbon Rebate payment!
Canadians can receive thousands of dollars in government payments in April 2025.
April is almost here — and so is a fresh round of government benefit payments landing in Canadians' accounts.
Whether you're already planning out your summer expenses or just trying to keep your budget on track, several government payments from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Service Canada are scheduled to roll out in April 2025. These monthly benefits from the feds can make a big difference, especially with the cost of living still squeezing wallets across the country.
From family support to retirement income, these programs are designed to help Canadians handle day-to-day expenses with a bit more ease. The lineup includes monthly mainstays like the Canada Child Benefit and Old Age Security, as well as a few quarterly ones like the GST/HST Credit and the Canada Carbon Rebate — the very last instalment now that the consumer carbon tax has been eliminated.
Here's your full breakdown of CRA payments and other government benefits coming in April 2025 — including who gets them, how much you could receive and when that money is expected to arrive.
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GST/HST Credit
The GST/HST Credit is a tax-free payment sent out every three months to help lower-income Canadians handle the extra cost of goods and services. It's designed to offset some of the GST or HST you pay throughout the year — and depending on where you live, it might also include extra cash from your province or territory.
You don't need to apply for this benefit separately. As long as you file your taxes, the CRA will automatically check if you're eligible. Typically, you must be at least 19 to qualify. But if you're younger and have a spouse, common-law partner or child you live with, you might still be in. You also need to be a Canadian resident for tax purposes both right before and at the start of the month the credit is paid out.
How much you can get: Your payment amount depends on your family income and how many kids you have. For the latest round going out in April 2025, you can get up to $129.75 if you're single without kids or $170 for a couple or single parent, plus $44.75 for each child under 19 in your household.
Keep in mind, the higher your income, the lower your payment — and if your income is above a certain threshold, you might not get anything at all.
Next payment date: April 4, 2025
Ontario Trillium Benefit
The Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) is a monthly payment that helps lower- and middle-income residents of Ontario manage some of their household costs, like energy bills, property taxes and sales tax. It's actually a bundle of three different credits rolled into one: the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC), the Northern Ontario Energy Credit (NOEC) and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit (OSTC). While it's funded by the provincial government, the CRA handles the payouts.
To receive the April OTB payment, you must have filed your 2023 income tax return. If you qualified, you've likely been getting monthly deposits on the 10th of each month since July 2024. However, if your total annual entitlement was $360 or less, you probably got the full amount as a lump sum last July instead of monthly instalments.
How much you can get: Your monthly payment depends on your income and which of the three credits you're eligible for. Here are the maximums you could receive from each credit in April 2025:
- OEPTC: Up to $104 if you're between 18 and 64, or up to $118.41 if you're 65 or older
- NOEC: Up to $15 for singles, or up to $23.08 for families
- OSTC: Up to $30 for each family member, including yourself, your spouse and any dependants
Next payment date: April 10, 2025
Canada Child Benefit
The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is a tax-free monthly payment from the Canada Revenue Agency that helps parents and guardians cover the day-to-day costs of raising children. It’s designed to ease the financial load on families and includes extra support for those caring for a child with a disability.
To be eligible, you must live with a child under the age of 18 and be primarily responsible for their care. You also need to be a Canadian resident for tax purposes. Either you or your spouse or common-law partner must meet specific residency criteria, such as being a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person.
How much you can get: Your CCB amount is based on your family's adjusted net income, the number of children you have and how old they are. For families with a 2023 income under $36,502, the maximum monthly payments are currently up to $648.91 for each child under 6, and up to $547.50 for each child aged 6 to 17.
As your income goes up, your monthly payment will gradually go down. Plus, depending on where you live and your situation, you might also receive extra provincial or territorial credits — or disability-related top-ups — bundled into your monthly CCB deposit.
Next payment date: April 17, 2025
Canada Carbon Rebate
The Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR) — previously called the Climate Action Incentive Payment — is a tax-free quarterly payment designed to return money collected from the federal consumer carbon tax back to Canadians. But heads up: April 2025 marks the final time this rebate will be issued. That's because Prime Minister Mark Carney has officially scrapped the federal consumer carbon tax as of April 1, 2025, meaning Canadians will no longer be paying it — and the rebate tied to it is ending, too.
Only residents of Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, P.E.I. and Saskatchewan are eligible for the CCR. That's because these provinces use the federal pollution pricing system. Others — like B.C., Quebec and the Northwest Territories — run their own programs, and the territories of Nunavut and Yukon handle rebates themselves. So residents in those five regions don't receive federal payments — although they may receive something similar from their provincial or territorial government.
How much you can get: Unlike most other government payments, income isn't a factor in eligibility or how much you'll get — instead, your rebate depends on where you live and your household makeup. CCR payments have been increased one last time for the final payment — here are the amounts by province for April 2025:
- Alberta: $228 for an individual adult, plus $114 for a second adult or first child in a single-parent household, plus $57 for each additional child
- Manitoba: $150 for the first adult + $75 for a second adult/first single-parent child + $37.50 per additional child
- New Brunswick: $165 for the first adult + $82.50 for a second adult/first single-parent child + $41.25 per additional child
- Newfoundland and Labrador: $149 for the first adult + $74.50 for a second adult/first single-parent child + $37.25 per additional child
- Nova Scotia: $110 for the first adult + $55 for a second adult/first single-parent child + $27.50 per additional child
- Ontario: $151 for the first adult + $75.50 for a second adult/first single-parent child + $37.75 per additional child
- P.E.I.: $110 for the first adult + $55 for a second adult/first single-parent child + $27.50 per additional child
- Saskatchewan: $206 for the first adult + $103 for a second adult/first single-parent child + $51.50 per additional child
Plus, if you live in a rural or small community, you'll get an extra 20% on top of the base amount (except in P.E.I., where all residents are considered rural residents and the supplement is already factored in). That means a family of four in rural Alberta, for example, will get $547.20 in their April payment.
Next payment date: April 22, 2025
This month's payment will arrive a bit later than usual — a week later than the original planned date of April 15. However, to get your rebate on time, you'll need to file your 2024 tax return by April 2, 2025. But don't worry! If you file after that, you'll still get your rebate — it'll just show up later, usually within six to eight weeks after the CRA processes your return.
Canada Pension Plan
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) gives Canadians a monthly income once they retire, helping to replace a portion of the paycheques they earned during their working years. It's a steady, lifelong benefit meant to offer some financial peace of mind later in life. If you're in Quebec, the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) runs a similar program with slightly different rules — but the overall idea is the same.
To be eligible for CPP, you must be at least 60 years old and have made at least one valid contribution while working in Canada. In cases of separation or divorce, pension credits may also be split between former partners.
How much you can get: Your monthly payment depends on a few things — when you choose to start collecting, how long and how much you contributed to the plan, and your total lifetime earnings. For someone who began receiving CPP at age 65 in January 2025, the maximum monthly amount was $1,433. But most people receive less, with the average payment sitting closer to $800.
To find out what you're on track to receive, you can log in to your My Service Canada Account or use Service Canada's retirement income calculator tool.
Next payment date: April 28, 2025
Old Age Security
The Old Age Security (OAS) pension is a monthly benefit that offers some extra financial help to Canadians 65 and older. It doesn't matter if you're still working, fully retired or never held a formal job — as long as you meet the residency requirements, you could be eligible for this federal payment.
To qualify, you need to be at least 65 and have lived in Canada for at least 10 years after turning 18. If you're currently living outside the country, you'll need at least 20 years of residency. Most people are automatically enrolled, but if you don't hear from Service Canada around your 64th birthday, it's a good idea to check and apply manually if needed.
How much you can get: For the period from January to March 2025, the maximum monthly OAS payment was $727.67 for seniors between 65 and 74 and $800.44 for those 75 and older. Payments automatically go up by 10% the month after your 75th birthday.
Keep in mind that OAS amounts are reviewed every three months and adjusted as needed to keep up with inflation. While there was no increase for the January to March period, the April to June 2025 payment amount hasn't been announced yet and could be bumped up — but that's not guaranteed, especially with inflation staying relatively cool.
Next payment date: April 28, 2025
Veteran Disability Pension
The Veteran Disability Pension is a monthly benefit for veterans who developed a disability connected to their military service. It's designed to recognize the impact that service-related injuries or illnesses can have on a veteran's life — and provide financial support to help ease the burden. The program is open to Canadian Armed Forces veterans, those who served in the Second World War or Korean War, certain RCMP members and even some civilians who supported the war effort during WWII.
Unlike the other payments on this list, this one is issued directly by Veterans Affairs Canada, rather than the CRA or Service Canada. To qualify, you need a diagnosed medical condition that's directly linked to your time in service. If approved, the pension is paid for life — and depending on your situation, you may also receive extra support for a spouse or dependent children.
How much you can get: How much you receive depends on the extent of your disability. Veterans with the most severe rating (Class 1) can receive up to $3,444.59 per month. If you have dependants, you could get additional amounts to support them as well. The exact payment will vary based on your disability assessment and family situation.
Next payment date: April 29, 2025
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