CRA Payments Coming in June 2025 – Are You Getting the Canada Child Benefit or Trillium Payout?

In a developed country like Canada, citizens get periodic financial assistance from the government, which not only makes their daily life easier but is also a great source of relief, especially for low- and middle-income families. These schemes run by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) cater to a variety of needs, from child care to tax rebates and energy expense reimbursement. Some important payments will also be made by the CRA in June 2025, and in this article we will understand in detail all those schemes, eligibility conditions, payment date and ways to ensure that your amount reaches your account on time.

Canada Child Benefit (CCB): Government assistance for child care

Payment date: June 20, 2025

Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is one of the most important schemes for parents who have children below 18 years of age. This scheme is completely tax-free and aims to reduce the financial expenses incurred in raising children. This payment will be made on the 20th of June, 2025.

The amount received under this scheme depends on the combined annual income of the parents, the number of children and their age. Families with low income get more assistance, while families with high income get less or sometimes no assistance. Along with this, some provinces like Ontario, New Brunswick and Alberta also combine their Provincial Child Benefits with this and release it as a single payment.

If you want to get this money on time, then it is important that you have filed your tax return on time and your personal information like address, marital status and bank details, is updated with the CRA.

Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB): Three benefits together for Ontario residents

Payment date: June 10, 2025

The Ontario Trillium Benefit is only for residents of the province of Ontario, and it actually combines three different benefits into one monthly payment. The three benefits are

1. Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit—This is given to people who are homeowners or renters and want relief on energy or property taxes.
2. Northern Ontario Energy Credit – This is for those living in Northern Ontario, where energy costs are higher.
3. Ontario Sales Tax Credit—This is given to offset the cost of GST/HST.

If you are eligible for any or all of these, you will get this amount in one go, directly deposited into your bank account on June 10, 2025. To receive this payment on time, make sure you have completed your 2024 tax filing and your address is updated in the CRA records.

Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR) will not be available in June.

Next date: Later in the year

While this is an important scheme offered to offset the impact of carbon pricing, there will be no payment in June 2025. The last CCR amount was paid on April 22, 2025. This payment is made four times a year, and the next installment is expected at the end of the year.

To avail this benefit, you must live in a province where federal carbon pricing is applicable. Such as Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, etc.

GST/HST Credit and Advance Canada Workers Benefit: Will have to wait till July

The next payment of the GST/HST Credit, which is given as a tax rebate to low- or middle-income families and individuals, will be on July 4, 2025. Payments are made every three months under this scheme. There will be no payment for this scheme in June.

Similarly, the next payment of the Advance Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB), which provides financial assistance to low-income workers, is scheduled on July 11, 2025. It is for those who are in full-time or part-time work but whose income is below a certain limit.

Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB): Benefit for families with children in Alberta

Next payment: August 27, 2025

This benefit for families living in the province of Alberta will not be available in June. Its last installment was received in May 2025 and the next will come on August 27, 2025. This scheme is also given with the aim of helping low-income families to raise children.

Important tips to get CRA payment on time

It is possible to get the benefit from CRA on time only if your information and processes are correct. Below are some important tips:

1. Sign up for direct deposit—this is the fastest and safest way to receive payment. This saves you from waiting for a check or mail.
2. Keep your personal information updated—such as your address, marital status, and bank details. Update any changes immediately on the CRA portal.
3. File your taxes on time each year—many benefits are based on your annual income, so filing your tax returns on time is important.
4. Check CRA My Account regularly—this will let you know the status of your payments, a history of past payments and any errors.
5. Carefully read any notices or emails you receive from the CRA—these will explain why your benefit amount has changed or when you will receive it.

Conclusion: Take full advantage of your benefits.

The benefits that the CRA will provide in June 2025 are limited but important, especially plans like the Canada Child Benefit and the Ontario Trillium Benefit that directly help reduce your monthly expenses. If you are eligible and are using the measures mentioned above, you can take advantage of them. If you follow these steps, you can avail the benefits of all these schemes without any delay.

Remember, government schemes are effective only when the beneficiaries are aware of them and take the necessary steps at the right time. You can get even more information by visiting the official website of the CRA (https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency.html).

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