Canadians To Receive Federal Benefit Payments In September 2025 – Full List

Federal Benefit Payments: Living costs are rising, and the Canadian government provides monthly benefit payments to support families, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. These payments are managed by agencies like the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Service Canada.

If you qualify, you could be receiving money directly into your bank account this September. Let’s break down the main benefits, their dates, and eligibility in an easy way.

Canada Child Benefit (CCB)

The Canada Child Benefit helps parents manage the cost of raising children.

• Payment date: September 19, 2025
• Eligibility: Parents or guardians who are mainly responsible for a child under 18 and are Canadian residents for tax purposes.
• Income rules: The benefit reduces once family net income goes above $37,487.

Maximum CCB Amounts

• Children under 6 years old: $7,997 yearly ($666.41 monthly)
• Children aged 6–17 years old: $6,748 yearly ($562.33 monthly)

Families who qualify for the Disability Tax Credit may also get the Child Disability Benefit:

• Up to $3,411 yearly ($284.25 monthly) for July 2025 to June 2026.

Canada Disability Benefit (CDB)

The Canada Disability Benefit supports people living with disabilities.

• Payment date: September 18, 2025 (third Thursday of every month)
• Maximum benefit: $2,400 yearly ($200 monthly), adjusted for inflation
• Payment method: Direct deposit or cheque
• Eligibility: Must have an approved Disability Tax Credit, and tax returns must be filed on time.

If the total yearly benefit is $240 or less, it is given as a lump-sum payment instead of monthly.

Veteran Disability Pension

The Veteran Disability Pension is a lifetime, monthly, tax-free benefit for Canadian Armed Forces members and veterans.

• Payment date: September 26, 2025
• Eligibility: Available to veterans who applied before April 1, 2006, and have a service-related disability.
• Dependents: Pension amounts increase if the veteran has dependents.

This benefit mainly supports veterans of the Second World War and the Korean War.

Canada Pension Plan (CPP)

The Canada Pension Plan gives lifelong retirement income to Canadians who contributed during their working years.

• Payment date: September 25, 2025
• Eligibility: At least 60 years old and must have made valid CPP contributions.
• Payment amount depends on:
  • Age at which you start receiving CPP
  • Number of contribution years
  • Total earnings during working life

Old Age Security (OAS)

The Old Age Security program provides monthly support to seniors.

• Payment date: September 25, 2025
• Eligibility: Canadians aged 65 and older.
• Automatic enrollment: Most people are enrolled automatically. If you don’t get a letter from Service Canada after turning 64, you may need to apply.

Payment Dates Summary

Benefit	Payment Date	Maximum Amount (Monthly)	Eligibility Highlights
Canada Child Benefit (CCB)	Sept. 19, 2025	$666.41 (under 6), $562.33 (6–17)	Parents of children under 18
Child Disability Benefit	Sept. 19, 2025	$284.25	Parents with child eligible for Disability Tax Credit
Canada Disability Benefit	Sept. 18, 2025	$200	Adults with Disability Tax Credit approval
Veteran Disability Pension	Sept. 26, 2025	Varies by condition/dependents	Veterans with service-related disabilities
Canada Pension Plan (CPP)	Sept. 25, 2025	Based on contributions	Canadians aged 60+ with CPP contributions
Old Age Security (OAS)	Sept. 25, 2025	Based on age & income	Canadians aged 65+

Federal Benefit Payments: September 2025 is an important month for millions of Canadians as they receive key federal benefits such as CCB, CDB, CPP, OAS, and Veteran Disability Pension.

Federal Benefit Payments: These payments provide much-needed financial relief for families, seniors, and people with disabilities. If you qualify, make sure your tax returns are filed and your information is updated with the CRA or Service Canada so you don’t miss out.

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