The Canadian government announces new rounds of aid and benefit payments to its citizens in October, aimed at alleviating financial burdens amid the rising cost of living crisis. These payments include a range of federal and provincial programs targeting various age groups and social segments.
Disability Support Program
Recipients of the Disability Support Program will receive their first payment on October 16. The program covers individuals aged 18 to 64 living with a disability. It also allows for the recovery of previous payments for up to 24 months from the date of application, excluding months prior to June 2025.
Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) payments will be issued on October 29 to beneficiaries who have contributed to the program and are 60 years of age or older. The average monthly payment for new beneficiaries aged 65 is $899.67, while the maximum is $1,433 per month, with the possibility of increasing the pension if contributions continue after retirement.
Old Age Security (OAS) Pension
Citizens aged 65 and older will receive their OAS pension on October 29, regardless of their employment history. Beneficiaries aged 65–74 will receive up to $727.67 per month if their 2023 net income is below $142,609, while those over 75 will receive $800.44 per month if their global net income is below $148,179.
Goods and Services Tax (GST/HST) Credit
GST/HST Credit payments for eligible recipients will begin on October 3. The program targets low- and middle-income families to help offset taxes. The maximum payment is $533 for a single individual, $698 for a married or common-law couple, and $183 for each child under 19.
Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
CCB payments will be issued on October 20 and cover families with children under 18. Payments have increased by 2.7% for 2025, reaching $666 per month for children under 6, and $562 per month for children aged 6 to 17.
Ontario Trillium Benefit Program
Payments will begin on October 10 for Ontarians and include energy tax benefits, property tax relief, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit. The maximum payment is $1,283 for individuals aged 18–64, $1,461 for those 65 and older, and $285 for residents in long-term care facilities or reserves, with an additional $371 possible for each spouse/partner or dependent child.
Advance Payments for the Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB)
Payments will be issued on October 10 for low-income working individuals and families. These are advance payments for the Canada Workers Benefit (CWB), aimed at supporting working households with limited income.
Veteran Disability Pension
Recipients will receive their payments on October 30. The program targets members of the Canadian Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and veterans of World War II or the Korean War. Payments are determined based on the severity of the disability and the number of dependents, ranging from $69.60 to $1,391.98 per month, with the possibility of a one-time payment for pain and suffering.
B.C. Family Benefit
Payments will be issued on October 20 for families with children under 18 and include a combined payment with the CCB. The first child receives $145.83, the second $91.66, and additional children $75 per month, with amounts gradually reduced for families with incomes between $29,526 and $94,483.
Ontario Child Benefit Program
Payments will begin on October 20 for low- and middle-income families in Ontario. The maximum payment per child under 18 is $143.91 per month, with amounts gradually reduced for families earning more than $26,364.
