Ontario Trillium Benefit payment dates in 2026, and more about the OTB + MORE Jan 2nd

The Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB) is a provincial program administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on behalf of the Government of Alberta. It provides tax-free financial support to low- and middle-income families with children under 18. Eligible families receive payments throughout the year, typically alongside their Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments.

The ACFB was introduced in July 2020, consolidating the Alberta Child Benefit and the Alberta Family Employment Tax Credit into a single program. The ACFB aims to improve the quality of life for children and support their well-being. (See similar programs in other provinces and territories.)

The ACFB is indexed to inflation, so the amounts increase every year. The ACFB benefit period runs from July of one year to June of the following year.

What are the Alberta child benefit payment dates for 2026?

The CRA issues ACFB payments quarterly, by direct deposit or cheque. The payment dates this year are: 

February 27, 2026

May 27, 2026

August 27, 2026

November 27, 2026

You can also check CRA’s My Account for personalized benefit payment dates…

The Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) helps eligible Ontarians cover some of the cost of energy, sales tax, and property taxes. Here’s how the benefit works, who qualifies, when the next OTB payment date is, and what to expect when payments are issued.

What is the Ontario Trillium Benefit? 

The OTB is the combined payment of three provincial benefits for Ontario residents. You need to be eligible for at least one of these three credits to receive the benefit.

Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC): This tax-free credit applies to a portion of eligible Ontario residents’ property tax and sales tax on energy. Your OEPTC amount depends on several factors, including your age and marital status, as well as your energy costs, property tax or rent paid during the year. The maximum OEPTC is $1,461 for seniors aged 64 and older and $1,283 for other Canadians. 

The Northern Ontario Energy Credit (NOEC): This tax credit is available to eligible Northern Ontario residents and offsets the higher energy costs paid by those living in that part of the province…