NICKEL BELT-GREATER SUDBURY - Helping hard-working middle-class families provide the best start in life for their children is a top priority for the Government of Canada. That is why three years ago the Government launched the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) to help families with the high cost of raising kids. In July 2018, the CCB was increased to keep up with the cost of living. This change came two years ahead of schedule to give parents even more money each month to help them provide for their children.

Today, Marc Serré, MP for Nickel Belt, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, announced that starting tomorrow, July 20, 2019, the CCB will be raised once again to keep up with the cost of living. The CCB—which is targeted to middle-class families and the people working hard to join it—is simpler, tax‑free and provides 8,710 families and 15,370 children in Nickel Belt – Greater Sudbury with an average of $540 a month in support. For the 2019–20 benefit year, the maximum national benefit will be $6,639 per child under age 6 and $5,602 per child aged 6 through 17.

Thanks to the CCB, 9 out of 10 Canadian families have more money to help pay for things such as healthy food, sports programs and music lessons. Increasing the CCB will ensure that it continues to play a vital role in supporting families.

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“The Canada Child Benefit has helped millions of middle-class Canadian families since its creation in 2016. Today’s announcement means more money in the pockets of Canadians—up to $143 more than last year. Increasing the CCB once again demonstrates our government’s commitment to ensuring that this tax-free benefit continues to help the middle class and the people working hard to join it.”
– The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development

“Raising the CCB means more money in the pockets of Nickel Belt- Greater Sudbury families that need it most. There are so many enriching activities, experiences and opportunities that we want to give our children, but those things come at a cost. When there’s more left at the end of the month it gives families a chance to make life a little brighter and set their children up for success! I commend our government for increasing the CCB as we’ve seen firsthand how it truly makes a difference!”

– Marc Serré, MP for Nickel Belt

Quick Facts

• Across Canada, CCB payments worth $23.7 billion benefit nearly 3.7 million Canadians and their families.
• The CCB has had a positive impact on families’ incomes, playing a key role in reducing child poverty. There were 278,000 fewer children living in poverty in 2017 than there were in 2015.
• The Canada Child Benefit and new initiatives like the Canada Workers Benefit and the Canada Housing Benefit will continue to help the middle class and grow the economy by putting money in the pockets of Canadians.
• The CCB has been recognized by the International Monetary Fund, the Bank of Canada and other experts as a key contributor to helping strengthen Canada’s middle class.
• Examples of the new indexation rates for the 2019-20 benefit year:
  • A single-parent family with one child aged under the age of 6 and earning $25,000 will receive an additional $143 for the upcoming benefit year. Bringing their new yearly total to $6,639.
  • A two-parent family with two children aged 4 and 9 and earning $55,000 will receive an additional $354 for the upcoming benefit year. Bringing their new yearly total to $9,017.
  • A two-parent family with two children under the age of 6 and earning $90,000 will receive an additional $263 for the upcoming benefit year. Bringing their new yearly total to $7,090. 

Associated Links

Canada Child Benefit

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MP Nickel Belt, Marc Serré
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