You may be eligible for various benefits provided by the Government of Canada and Ontario in 2025. If you want to know when you will receive payments from the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, GST/HST Credit, Canada Carbon Rebate, Ontario Trillium Benefit, Ontario Disability Support Program, and other benefits, here is a list of dates for the entire year of 2025.
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) – Retirement Pension
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is a monthly, taxable pension that replaces some of your income after you retire. Once you become eligible, you will receive these payments for the rest of your life.
Payment dates:
- 🔹 January 29, 2025
- 🔹 February 26, 2025
- 🔹 March 27, 2025
- 🔹April 28, 2025
- 🔹 May 28, 2025
- 🔹June 26, 2025
- 🔹July 29, 2025
- 🔹 August 27, 2025
- 🔹September 25, 2025
- 🔹 October 29, 2025
- 🔹November 26, 2025
- 🔹December 22, 2025
Old Age Security (OAS) Pension
Old Age Security (OAS) is a monthly pension payment paid to people aged 65 years or older.
Payment dates: (same as CPP)
GST/HST Credit
The GST/HST Credit is a tax-free quarterly payment designed to provide financial support to low- and moderate-income individuals and families.
Payment dates:
- 🔹 January 3, 2025
- 🔹 April 4, 2025
- 🔹July 4, 2025
- 🔹 October 3, 2025
Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
The CCB is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families to help raise children under the age of 18.
Payment dates:
- 🔹 January 20, 2025
- 🔹 February 20, 2025
- 🔹 March 20, 2025
- 🔹April 17, 2025
- 🔹May 20, 2025
- 🔹June 20, 2025
- 🔹July 18, 2025
- 🔹 August 20, 2025
- 🔹 September 19, 2025
- 🔹 October 20, 2025
- 🔹November 20, 2025
- 🔹December 12, 2025
Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB)
OTB is paid to people who are eligible for the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit.
Payment Dates:
- 🔹 Payments will be made on the 10th of every month (may vary in some months).
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
The ODSP provides financial assistance to people who have difficulty living due to a disability.
Payment Dates:
- 🔹 Payments will be made on the last working day of every month.
Canada Carbon Rebate
This payment is available to residents who live in Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Saskatchewan.
Payment dates:
- 🔹 January 15, 2025
- 🔹April 15, 2025
- 🔹July 15, 2025
- 🔹 October 15, 2025
Veterans Disability Pension
This pension provided by Veteran Affairs Canada is tax-free financial assistance to veterans with service-related health conditions.
Payment dates:
- 🔹 Payments will be made at the end of every month.
Advanced Canada Workers’ Benefit (CWB)
This is a refundable tax credit that provides financial assistance to low-income workers.
Payment Dates:
- 🔹January 10, 2025
- 🔹July 11, 2025
- 🔹 October 10, 2025
Conclusion
It is important to know the payment dates of various benefits offered by the Government of Canada and Ontario in 2025 so that you can manage your financial planning properly. If you are late with any payment, you should wait for five business days and then contact the concerned department.
FAQs
Q. When will I receive my Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payment in February 2025?
A. The CCB payment for February 2025 is scheduled for February 20, 2025.
Q. How often are Canada Pension Plan (CPP) payments made?
A. CPP payments are made monthly, usually on the last business day of the month.
Q. Who is eligible for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)?
A. Ontario residents with a qualifying disability who need financial assistance for basic living expenses may be eligible for ODSP.
Q. What is the GST/HST credit, and how often is it paid?
A. The GST/HST credit is a tax-free payment to help low- and moderate-income individuals. It is paid quarterly (January, April, July, and October).
Q. How can I sign up for direct deposit for government benefit payments?
A. You can sign up for direct deposit through the CRA’s My Account portal, your financial institution, or by calling the CRA.