Canada benefit payments scheduled for October 9

Eligible residents in Canada will receive various benefit payments on Friday, October 9, 2026.

In Canada, the final Advance Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB) payment for the year is scheduled for direct deposit. The ACWB is a refundable tax credit for low-income workers, with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) providing advance payments in three installments. For the 2025 tax year, maximum amounts are $1,633 for single individuals and $2,813 for families, with additional amounts available for people with disabilities.

In Ontario, eligible residents can expect payments for the Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB). This tax-free payment integrates the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit. Payment amounts vary based on age, marital status, and residency, with subsequent OTB payments scheduled for November 10 and December 10, 2026.