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The Ontario Child Benefit provides direct financial support to low to moderate income families – whether they are working or not. It helps parents with the cost of raising their children.
The Ontario Child Benefit supports about one million children in over 500,000 families. It provides a maximum payment of $1,378 per child per year.
Who can I talk to for more information or if I don’t get my cheque?
Contact the Canada Revenue Agency toll-free enquiries service at 1-800-387-1193 (TTY: 1-800-665-0354).
You may be eligible for other provincial benefits.
File your tax return to make sure you get all the benefits you’re eligible for.
Find out about Ontario benefit programs you may be eligible for.
If your family is in financial need, Ontario's social assistance programs may help.
You may qualify for assistance through the Trillium Drug Program to help with high prescription drug costs.
