Benefit Payment Dates in January 2026

GST/HST Credit

The GST/HST credit was a tax-free quarterly payment that helped individuals and families with low and modest incomes offset the GST or HST that they paid. It was replaced by the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit in July 2026.

Ontario Trillium Benefit

The Ontario Trillium Benefit combines the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and Ontario Sales Tax Credit into a single monthly payment to help with energy costs, property and sales taxes.

Next payment: November 10, 2026

Advanced Canada Workers Benefit

The Advanced Canada Workers Benefit provides advance payments of the Canada Workers Benefit to eligible low-income individuals and families.

Canada Disability Benefit

The Canada Disability Benefit provides a monthly payment to working-age persons with disabilities who have low income.

Next payment: November 19, 2026

Canada Child Benefit

The Canada Child Benefit is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families to help with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age.

Next payment: October 20, 2026

Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit

The Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit provides monthly tax-free payments to eligible residents of Newfoundland and Labrador with disabilities.

Next payment: October 23, 2026

Canada Pension Plan

The Canada Pension Plan provides retirement pension, disability, children's and survivor benefits.

Next payment: October 28, 2026

Old Age Security

Old Age Security includes the OAS pension, Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), Allowance and Allowance for the Survivor.

Next payment: October 28, 2026

Veteran Disability Pension

The Veteran Disability Pension provides monthly payments to veterans with service-related disabilities.

Next payment: October 29, 2026