Canada PRO Deposit Dates And Amounts 2026

There are some changes to your Canada PRO deposits this year. Payment amounts for the programs that fall under the Canada PRO deposit have gone up for 2025–26, putting a little more money in the pockets of eligible residents.

Let’s look at the government programs that fall under the Canada PRO umbrella, how much each one pays, and when you can expect your payments in 2026.

Canada PRO Payment Dates 2026

Your Canada PRO payment dates depend on which programs you’re enrolled in. The Ontario Trillium Benefit is paid monthly, while the Alberta Child and Family Benefit is paid quarterly.

Ontario Trillium Benefit Dates 2026

The OTB is usually paid on or around the 10th of each month. If the 10th falls on a weekend or holiday, the payment is issued on the last business day before it¹:

If your total annual OTB entitlement is $360 or less, you’ll receive it as a single lump-sum payment in July rather than monthly.

Alberta Child and Family Benefit Dates 2026

The ACFB is paid quarterly — in February, May, August, and November. For 2026, the dates are¹:

What Is Canada PRO?

If you see a deposit in your bank account under the name Canada PRO, this means you’ve received a payment from one of the four Canada PRO programs. These programs are tax-free benefits that help low- to moderate-income residents of Ontario and Alberta with some of the costs they encounter.

If you get the Canada PRO deposit, you can use the money however you see fit. It can go toward bills, repaying personal loans, or rent. Plus, you don’t have to worry about your credit score — receiving the benefit doesn’t affect it at all.

To qualify for any of the Canada PRO programs, you need to file your income taxes. Also, any Canada PRO deposit will go toward your debt if you owe the government money.

What Are The Canada PRO Programs?

There are four Canada PRO programs:

• Northern Ontario Energy Credit
• Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit
• Ontario Sales Tax Credit
• Alberta Child and Family Benefit

The three Ontario programs combined are known as the Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB). If you’re eligible, your annual entitlement is divided by 12 and paid monthly.

Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB)

If you’re a resident of Ontario and see a Canada PRO deposit, it’s likely money from the Ontario Trillium Benefit. The OTB comprises three different programs, and your deposit amount depends on which ones you qualify for.

• Northern Ontario Energy Credit (NOEC). Helps low- to moderate-income residents of Northern Ontario cover the higher energy costs they face.
• Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC). Helps low- to moderate-income Ontario residents cover some of the cost of property taxes and the sales tax on energy.
• Ontario Sales Tax Credit (OSTC). Gives low- to moderate-income Ontario residents money to help balance out some of the sales tax they pay.

Learn more: Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB)

Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB)

If you’re a resident of Alberta and see a Canada PRO deposit, it’s likely money from the Alberta Child and Family Benefit. The ACFB provides payments to low- to moderate-income Alberta families with children under 18. It consists of a base component, which all eligible families get, and a working component, which families receive once their employment income is over $2,760.

Learn more: Alberta Child And Family Benefit (ACFB) Payment Dates

Who Is Eligible For The Canada PRO Programs?

Your eligibility depends on where you live and your income.

Northern Ontario Energy Credit

You may be eligible if you’re a resident of Northern Ontario and pay rent or property tax there. This includes Thunder Bay, Sudbury, Algoma, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Kenora, Timiskaming, Cochrane, Manitoulin, and Rainy River. You’ll also need to meet at least one of these conditions:

• Be 18 years or older before June 1st of the year you pay your taxes (for the 2025 tax year, that means being at least 18 by June 1, 2026).
• Have a spouse or common-law partner.
• Be a parent who lives or lived with their child.

Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit

You may be eligible if:

• You’re a resident of Ontario and pay rent or property tax; or
• You live in a designated Ontario university, college, or private school residence; or
• You or someone else paid your home energy costs for a principal residence on a reserve.

You’ll also need to meet one of these conditions: be 18 or older before June 1st of the tax year, have a spouse or common-law partner, or be a parent who lives or lived with their child.

Ontario Sales Tax Credit

You may be eligible for the full OSTC if you’re an Ontario resident who, before June 1st of the year you pay your taxes, is 19 or older, has (or had) a spouse or common-law partner, or is a parent who lives (or lived) with their child.

Alberta Child and Family Benefit

To be eligible for the ACFB, you must:

• Be the parent of one or more children under 18
• Be a resident of Alberta
• Meet the income criteria
• File a tax return

ACFB payments are not taxable, and you may still qualify even if you collect Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH), Income Support, or the Alberta child care subsidy.

How To Apply For The Canada PRO Payment

Canada PRO is a combination of government benefits, so how you apply depends on the program:

• Alberta Child and Family Benefit — there are no forms to fill out. Just file your annual income tax return, and the government will automatically check whether you qualify.
• Ontario Trillium Benefit — file your income tax return and include the ON-BEN Application Form. The CRA will review it and determine whether you’re eligible.

How Much Is The Canada PRO Payment Amount?

Your Canada PRO payment depends on which programs you qualify for and how much each one pays.

Alberta Child and Family Benefit

The amount your family receives depends on the number of children you have under 18 and your household income. Low-income families receive the base amount regardless of whether they have employment income, and families with employment income over $2,760 also receive the working component. The base component is reduced once family net income exceeds $28,116, and the working component is reduced once it exceeds $47,115.

The maximum amounts for July 2025 to June 2026 are²:

Northern Ontario Energy Credit

You can receive up to $185 per year if you’re single with no children, or $285 for single parents or couples. The credit is reduced by 1% of adjusted net income over $49,885 (single with no children) or 1% of adjusted family net income over $64,138 (single parents or couples)³.

Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit

How much you receive depends on your age, marital status, the property taxes or rent you paid, energy costs you paid on a reserve, long-term care accommodation costs, and whether you lived in a designated student residence. The maximum amounts are³:

• $1,283 for non-senior residents
• $1,461 for senior residents
• $285 for those living on a reserve or in a public long-term care home

Ontario Sales Tax Credit

The OSTC is a tax-free payment to low- and moderate-income Ontario residents to help cover the sales tax they pay. You can receive up to $371 per year for each adult and each child in a family. If you’re an individual with no children and your adjusted net income is over $28,506, your payment is reduced by 4%. If you’re a single parent, married, or common-law with an adjusted family net income over $35,632, your credit is also reduced by 4%³.

What Happens If My Household Status Changes?

If your household status changes, your eligibility for Canada PRO could change — you may receive more or less money, or be bumped out of a program. Examples include:

• You move out of Ontario or Alberta. You must be a resident of the province to receive its benefit. If your family leaves, you may have to return some of the funds you received for the months you weren’t living there.
• You have another child. A larger household could mean a higher benefit going forward.

The Canada Revenue Agency regularly reviews eligibility based on the information it receives about your household:

• If your household qualifies for a higher amount, an additional payment is issued for the difference.
• If your household qualifies for a lower (or no) amount, the CRA will let you know, and any money you received over what you were entitled to has to be returned.

Additional Reading

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Payment Dates 2026

How To Pay Fewer Taxes In Canada

Canada Child Benefit (CCB) Payment Dates 2026

Bottom Line

Canada PRO is the deposit you’ll see if you qualify for one or more of four programs: the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Ontario Sales Tax Credit, and the Alberta Child and Family Benefit. They’re designed to help low- to moderate-income residents of Ontario and Alberta with everyday costs, and each has its own eligibility rules around income, family status, and where you live. The simplest way to make sure you receive everything you’re entitled to is to file your taxes every year.

Canada PRO FAQs

References

1. Canada Revenue Agency. (2026). Benefit payment dates. https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/benefit-payment-dates.html
2. Government of Alberta. (2026). Alberta Child and Family Benefit. https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-child-and-family-benefit
3. Canada Revenue Agency. (2026). Ontario Trillium Benefit. https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/provincial-territorial-programs/ontario.html