Key Dates for 2025
Federal Benefits
Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
The Canada Pension Plan provides monthly payments to retirees, individuals with disabilities, and dependants of deceased contributors.
| Month | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| January | Jan 29 |
| February | Feb 26 |
| March | Mar 27 |
| April | Apr 28 |
| May | May 28 |
| June | Jun 26 |
| July | Jul 29 |
| August | Aug 27 |
| September | Sep 25 |
| October | Oct 29 |
| November | Nov 26 |
| December | Dec 22 |
More information at Canada.ca – CPP
Old Age Security (OAS)
Old Age Security provides monthly payments to seniors aged 65 and older.
Payment Dates: Same as CPP
More information at Canada.ca – OAS
Goods and Services Tax / Harmonized Sales Tax Credit
The GST/HST Credit helps low- and modest-income individuals and families offset taxes paid on goods and services.
| Payment Date |
|---|
| Jan 3 |
| Apr 4 |
| Jul 4 |
| Oct 3 |
More information at Canada.ca – GST/HST Credit
Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
The Canada Child Benefit provides tax-free monthly payments to eligible families with children under 18.
| Month | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| January | Jan 20 |
| February | Feb 20 |
| March | Mar 20 |
| April | Apr 17 |
| May | May 20 |
| June | Jun 20 |
| July | Jul 18 |
| August | Aug 20 |
| September | Sep 19 |
| October | Oct 20 |
| November | Nov 20 |
| December | Dec 12 |
More information at Canada.ca – CCB
Canada Carbon Rebate
The Canada Carbon Rebate provides quarterly payments to residents of provinces with federal fuel charge regulations.
| Payment Date |
|---|
| Jan 15 |
| Apr 22 |
More information at Canada.ca – Canada Carbon Rebate
Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP)
The Canada Dental Care Plan improves access to dental care for eligible Canadians with incomes under $90,000 and no dental insurance.
Applications for ages 18–64 open in May 2025; Coverage for 2025–2026. Current members must renew for 2025–2026.
More information at Canada.ca – CDCP
Canada Disability Benefit (CDB)
The Canada Disability Benefit provides monthly payments to low-income individuals with disabilities.
Regulations come into force: May 15, 2025; First month of eligibility: June 2025; Payments start: July 2025
More information at Canada.ca – CDB
Provincial Benefits (Ontario)
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
The Ontario Disability Support Program provides monthly financial assistance to eligible Ontarians with disabilities.
| Month | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| January | Jan 31 |
| February | Feb 28 |
| March | Mar 31 |
| April | Apr 30 |
| May | May 30 |
| June | Jun 30 |
| July | Jul 31 |
| August | Aug 29 |
| September | Sep 29 |
| October | Oct 31 |
| November | Nov 28 |
| December | Dec 31 (estimated) |
More information at Ontario.ca – ODSP
Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB)
The Ontario Trillium Benefit combines credits to help low- to moderate-income Ontarians with energy costs, property taxes, and sales taxes.
| Month | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| January | Jan 10 |
| February | Feb 10 |
| March | Mar 10 |
| April | Apr 10 |
| May | May 9 |
| June | Jun 10 |
| July | Jul 10 |
| August | Aug 8 |
| September | Sep 10 |
| October | Oct 10 |
| November | Nov 10 |
| December | Dec 10 |
More information at Canada.ca – OTB
Community Initiatives
Toy Mountain
Toy Mountain, a CTV and Salvation Army initiative, collects toys for children in need during the holiday season.
Estimated Dates: November 18 to December 19, 2025 (subject to confirmation)
More information at ToyMountain.ca
Caring and Sharing Exchange
The Caring and Sharing Exchange in Ottawa provides food hampers and school supplies during back-to-school and Christmas seasons.
Estimated Dates: Around December 17–19, 2025 (subject to confirmation)
More information at Caring and Sharing Exchange