Avid AmoebaJul 21, 2023

Canada Child Benefit increased, accounts for higher cost of living

https://lemmy.ca/post/1831308

Canada Child Benefit increased, accounts for higher cost of living - Lemmy.ca

> According to the federal government, this year it’s seeing a 6.3-per cent increase, meaning families can receive up to $7,437 per child under the age of six, and up to $6,275 per child aged six through 17.

Show threaddonut4ever
Is that in tax returns or just straight up payment?
Jul 21, 2023 at 6:15pmWeb
Show threadAvid AmoebaJul 21, 2023
I think it’s a straight up payment. I think it’s scaled for household income though.
Show threaddonut4everJul 21, 2023
Based on income would make more sense.
Show threadAvid AmoebaJul 21, 2023
Yup.
Show threadEddie HitlerJul 21, 2023
Canada has a direct payment system for child allowances that’s issued monthly.
Show threaddonut4everJul 21, 2023
The American plague is coming for them. I hope it doesn’t and they don’t adopt our shitty habits of fucking our citizens hard.