Canada Fed Deposit: Payment Dates And Eligibility 2026

The Canada Federal Deposit, also known as the EFT Credit Canada is a payment from the Canadian federal government. These Canada fed payments or EFTs represent many different federal payments, so it can cause some confusion when the money is deposited into your bank account.

In this article, we detail everything you need to know about federal deposits, including payment dates, and eligibility requirements.

What Is A Canada Fed Deposit? 

These Canada fed payments or EFTs represent any federal payment from the following federal support programs:

• Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
• Child Disability Benefit (CDB)
• GST/HST Tax Credit
• Canada Workers Benefit (CWB)

How Do Canada Fed Deposits Work?

When the government deposits money into your bank account, it’s filed under a series of different codes. One of them is “Canada Fed”, a payment you may notice when you review your bank statement. The other code is EFT Credit Canada. Both of these are federal deposit payments.

As with any deposit into your account, it’s important to know where it came from to determine if the money belongs to you and how it factors into your budget. It is your money that you can use to pay down any personal loans, any other debts, or to buy things. Also, getting these deposits does not affect your credit score.

When Can You Expect To Receive a Canada Fed Deposit?

The dates you receive the Canada Fed Deposit depends on the benefit or combination of benefits you’re eligible for.  Some of the benefits have quarterly payments while others have monthly payments. 

Canada Fed Deposit Payment Dates 2026

Are You Eligible For The Canada Fed Deposit Government Programs?

To receive these deposits, you must be eligible for one or more of the programs listed above.

The eligibility for each program differs and can change yearly. That said, you’re automatically considered for each program when you file your annual income taxes.

Canada Child Benefits (CCB)

The Canada Child Benefit is a federal program that helps medium-low-income households with children. It is meant to improve access to the necessary supplies and services needed when raising children. 

When you see this payment, it will either be noted as either Canada Fed or Canada CCB. They refer to the same thing. You can check with your Revenue Canada account to see if you received the payment for the child tax credit. It goes towards anyone raising children under the age of 18. 

Canada Child Benefits (CCB) Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Canada Child Benefit, the household must meet the following criteria:

• Taxpaying Canadian status
• Reside with a child younger than 18
• Be the primary caregiver of the child
• Either you or your partner must be either:
  • Canadian citizen
  • Permanent resident

When you file your income taxes for the year, you are automatically enrolled in this program. The government has centralized payments via direct deposit, so you can track these in your Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) portal. 

Child Disability Benefit (CDB)

The CDB is a non-taxable credit that is paid out monthly to families or individuals with children (under 18) who have severe and prolonged physical or mental impairment. 

Child Disability Benefit Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for this benefit, you must qualify for: 

• The Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
• Disability Tax Credit (DTC)

GST/HST Tax Credit

The GST/HST is a non-taxable credit that is paid out quarterly to individuals and families with low to modest incomes. The credit is meant to offset the sales tax they pay on regular goods and services.

GST/HST Tax Credit Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the GST/HST tax credit you must simply be a resident of Canada for income tax purposes. You must also be 19 years of age to receive the payment. If you’re under this age, you must meet one of the following criteria to be eligible: 

• You are in a common-law relationship or have a spouse. 
• You are a parent and live with your child.

Canada Workers Benefit (CWB)

The Canada Workers Benefit is a taxable credit that is available to residents of Canada with medium-low incomes. This means that the amount you collect from the benefit must be reported for tax purposes. This credit is meant to help individuals and families earning low income cope with the increase in cost of living.

Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for this benefit, you must meet the following criteria: 

• Earn a working income below the net income threshold set by your province or territory.
• Be the age of majority (19) or live with your child or spouse/common-law partner.
• Live in Canada for the whole tax year.

How Much Can You Get Through The Canada Fed Deposit?

Like the Canada fed deposit payment dates, the amount you can get depends on the benefits you qualify for. Here are the maximum amounts you may receive through the Canada fed deposit.

Canada Child Benefits (CCB) Benefit Amount

The exact amount you qualify for depends on your adjusted family net income (AFNI), your marital status, the age of your child and the number of children you have. 

When a child is younger than six, you can get up to $7,997 a year per child. This amount drops to a maximum of $6,748 per year for children between 6 to 17.

Child Disability Benefit Amount

Children eligible for the disability tax credit (DTC), can get up to $3,411 per year through the Child Disability Benefit (CDB).

GST/HST Tax Credit Amount

The exact amount you receive varies based on your earnings for the previous years. Your household size also gets taken into account. A single individual is eligible for a total of $533 per year, though the amount increases if you have dependents.

You can get up to $184 per child you have who is under 19 years of age. Those who are married or in a common-law relationship can get up to $698.

Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) Amount

The CWB program has two components, the basic amount and the disability payment. 

For the basic amount, single individuals are eligible for the maximum payout of $1,518 and $2,616 for families. 

If you have a disability, you may also be eligible for an additional disability supplement of up to $784 per year under the CWB program. 

Additional Reading

Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Payment Dates For 2026

How To Get Employment Insurance (EI) If You Quit

Do You Have Any Unclaimed CRA Cheques?

Other Types Of Government Bank Deposits

There are multiple government deposits; for ease of budget tracking for both the government and the recipient, there are different codes. If you qualify for the Fed deposit, you likely will encounter one of the following bank deposits as well:  

Canada RIT Deposit

Short for the Canada Refund Income Tax (Canada RIT) is issued by Revenue Canada to those who receive a tax return. It arrives somewhere between one to six weeks after you file your annual income tax return.

If the government reassesses your tax return, you may receive this credit at a random time. Check your online portal to make sure you are entitled to it. Since the credit is tax-free, it neither adds to your tax bracket nor do you have to pay tax on it.

Canada PRO Deposit

For residents of Alberta and Ontario, you can qualify for this benefit. It is income-based, where the amount is calculated when you file your taxes. If it doesn’t show up as a Canada PRO deposit, will likely show up as one of two statement codes:

• Ontario residents: Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB)
• Alberta residents: Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB)

Final Thoughts About The Canada Fed Deposit

Getting an unexpected payment that’s rightfully yours? Wonderful. Not actually being entitled to that amount? Less so. The key takeaway about any type of deposit is that you must check that it is rightfully yours. When the money is in your account, it’s your responsibility. This could mean anything from getting an overpayment, spending it, and then having to repay it to simply paying taxes on the benefit. 

There are plenty of government assistance programs available for Canadians to get financial support. As long as you qualify, most of the application comes when you file your taxes. Provided you are prudent about record-keeping and tax savings, you can use these Canada Fed deposits to strengthen your financial standing. 

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