May 3 – the federal Government announced that families receiving the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) will get $300 extra per child in May to help them deal with the added pressures of COVID-19.
Eligible families will automatically receive this one-time increase as part of their scheduled CCB payment in May.
Those who already receive the CCB do not need to re-apply for this one-time increase.
In addition to this one-time CCB increase, individuals and families with low and modest incomes may receive a special top-up payment through the Goods and Services Tax credit.
