Benefit cheques coming in September and October in Canada

As we head into the Fall, a number of benefit cheques will be distributed to Canadians.

Here is a look at what’s coming and when individuals can expect to receive them:

Canadian Pension Plan and Old Age Security

The Canadian retirement benefits system includes the Old Age Security pension, the Guaranteed Income Supplement, and the Allowance for the Survivor, along with the Canadian Pension Plan.

The Canadian Pension Plan and Old Age Security payments are sent out monthly. Here are the upcoming payments:

• Sept. 25
• Oct. 29

Canada Child Benefit

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) oversees the tax-free monthly Canada Child Benefit benefit, designed for eligible families supporting children under 18. The CCB may incorporate the child disability benefit along with relevant provincial and territorial programs. These are the next payment dates:

• Sept. 19
• Oct. 20

Canada Disability Benefit

This benefit provides financial help to people with disabilities who are between 18 and 64 years old.

Upcoming payment dates in September and October are as follows:

• Sept. 18
• Oct. 16

Ontario Trillium Benefit

The Ontario Trillium Benefit, disbursed on a monthly basis, includes the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit. The next few payment dates are as follows:

• Sept. 10
• Oct. 10

Veteran disability pension

The veteran disability pension is a tax-free monthly payment that supports veterans and service members with service-related injuries or illnesses. Here are the next few payment dates:

• Sept. 26
• Oct. 30

GST/HST credit

This credit is a tax-free quarterly payment aimed at assisting individuals and families with low and modest incomes offset the GST or HST that they pay.

The next quarterly payments going out is:

• Oct. 3

Advanced Canada Workers Benefit

The Canada Workers Benefit is a refundable tax credit to help low-income individuals and families who are working. The benefit consists of a basic amount and a disability supplement. The upcoming payment date is:

• Oct. 10

For more information on the payments, visit the Government of Canada website.