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Canada Child Benefit for Newcomers: How to Apply

Newcomers apply for the Canada child benefit by mailing Form RC66 with Schedule RC66SCH (Status in Canada and income information) to their tax centre. Temporary residents qualify after 18 months in Canada with a valid permit in the 19th month.

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Applying with RC66SCH also signs you up for the GST/HST credit and related provincial programs.

Step by step

  1. Check you qualify.

    You or your spouse or partner is a citizen, permanent resident, protected person or eligible temporary resident, and you are a resident of Canada for tax purposes.

  2. Fill in Form RC66 and Schedule RC66SCH.

    The schedule asks for your status in Canada and your world income for the years before you arrived.

  3. Spouse or partner was a non-resident?

    They also complete Form CTB9 for each year they were a non-resident.

  4. Include proof of birth and translations.

    Documents not in English or French need a translation and a copy of the original.

  5. Mail everything to your tax centre and file a tax return each year after.

Phone numbers

CRA benefits enquiries (CCB)

1-800-387-1193

Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm Eastern time

Related

Who Can Get the Canada Child Benefit? Eligibility Rules You can get the Canada child benefit if you live with a child under 18, are primarily responsible for their care, are a Canadian resident for tax purposes, and you or your spouse or partner is a citizen, permanent resident, protected person, eligible temporary resident, or registered under the Indian Act. How to Apply for the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) Apply for the Canada child benefit when your child is born or comes to live with you. The easiest way is to tick the box on your province's birth registration form. You can also apply in your CRA account under Benefits and credits, or mail Form RC66 to your tax centre. Canada Child Benefit (CCB): How Much You Get in 2026-2027 From July 2026 to June 2027, the Canada child benefit pays up to $8,157 a year ($679.75 a month) for each child under 6 and up to $6,883 a year ($573.58 a month) for each child aged 6 to 17. You get the full amount if your 2025 adjusted family net income is $38,237 or less; above that it is reduced.

Frequently asked questions

Can refugee claimants get the CCB?

Not while they only hold a Refugee Protection Claimant Document. Once recognized as protected persons, they can apply.

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