Benefit cheques that are coming September and October 2024 to Ontario residents

With fall just around the corner, eligible Ontario residents can expect to receive additional government payments through benefit cheques in September and October. The scheduled payment dates are as follows:

Ontario Works or emergency assistance

The Ontario government offers assistance known as Ontario Works or social assistance to those facing financial difficulties, such as buying essentials like food and paying for shelter.

Additionally, emergency assistance provides short-term financial support during crises or emergencies.

Eligibility is based on household income, ownership, and family size, and only one application is needed per family.

Applicants must be at least 16 years old, Ontario residents with Canadian status, and willing to participate in employment-related activities.

Emergency assistance is available for those in crisis, such as those affected by COVID-19, facing eviction, leaving an abusive situation, or experiencing a natural disaster.

Applicants must be Ontario residents with Canadian status, not currently receiving social assistance, and have ongoing income. Here are the next payment dates:

• September 27
• October 31

Canadian Pension Plan and Old Age Security

The maximum monthly payment for the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) for residents over 65 is $1,306.57.

For the Old Age Security (OAS) pension, individuals between ages 65 to 74 with an annual income of less than $142,609 are eligible for a monthly payment of up to $707.68. Those between the ages of 75 and over with an annual income of less than $148,179 may receive up to $778.45 per month.

The Canadian Pension Plan and Old Age Security payments are sent out monthly. The upcoming dates for these payments are:

• September 25
• October 29

Child Tax Credit

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) oversees the tax-free monthly Child Tax Credit benefit, designed for eligible families supporting children under 18. The CCB may incorporate child disability benefits and relevant provincial and territorial programs.

The Ontario Child Benefit offers up to $1,607 annually per child, depending on an individual’s family net income and the number of children under 18 years of age in their care.

The next  payment dates are:

• September 20
• October 18

Ontario Trillium Benefit

The Ontario Trillium Benefit, disbursed on a monthly basis, includes the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit. The next payment dates are as follows:

• September 10
• October 10

Individuals between the ages of 18 and 64 could receive an annual amount of up to $1,194. Those 65 years old and over may receive up to $1,360 per year.

Climate Action Incentive

Other benefits, such as the GST/HST credit and the Climate Action Incentive Payment Credit, are sent out quarterly, each on separate days. The Climate Action Incentive serves as a carbon tax refund for taxpayers. Here is the next date when the payments will go out:

• October 1

The annual payment for a family of four in Ontario could be up to $976.

GST/HST refund

The next quarterly payment date for the GST and HST refunds is:

• October 4, 2024

Single individuals may receive an annual amount of $496.

Those married or with a common-law partner can receive $650.

Parents with a child under 19 could get $171 per child.

These cheques can all be cashed at any bank in Canada.