As part of its family-friendly measures, the Government is also proposing to enhance the Universal Child Care Benefit. Parents with children under the age of 6 would receive $160 per month, up from $100. In addition, parents with children aged 6 through 17 would receive $60 per month.
These changes will take effect on January 1, 2015 and be reflected in monthly payments to recipients beginning in July 2015, pending approval of the necessary legislation. The July 2015 payments would include six months of benefits to cover the January to June 2015 period.
Parents already receiving payments for children under the age of 6 will automatically receive higher monthly benefits, starting in July 2015. The July 2015 payment will include up to six months of benefits to cover the January to June 2015 period.
Parents eligible for the new benefit, for children aged 6 through 17 will begin receiving $60 per month for each eligible child, starting in July 2015. The July 2015 payment will include six months of benefits to cover the January to June 2015 period.
How do parents qualify? By completing the Canada Child Benefits Application form. Parents who have already completed this form to access other child-related benefits do not have to resubmit the form unless their family situation has changed.