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<h2>The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is uncertain how when <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2023/09/27/caf-names-2025-2027-afcon-hosts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAF) will start in Morocco.</a></h2>
<p>The 2025 AFCON is expected to take place barely two years after the conclusion of <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/02/08/2023-afcon-cote-divoire-hopes-to-use-different-approach-to-beat-nigeria/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the 2023 AFCON</a>. Note that the biannual football tournament ought to take place between June and July 2023. But was moved to January 2024 due to the weather conditions in Ivory Coast.</p>
<p>This shift might affect the subsequent edition of the tournament in Morocco as teams are yet to go through the rigour of qualifying for the tournament.</p>
<p>This has been made more difficult because the period that ought to be used for the AFCON qualifiers is expected to be used for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.</p>
<p>Earlier in the week, the Moroccan football federation announced that the 2025 AFCON will take place in the summer of the said year which is the most ideal period for the tournament.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, if the tournament takes place between June and July 2025, the tournament will clash with the expanded FIFA Club World Cup which will take place in North America.</p>
<p>If <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/02/03/angola-president-wants-his-country-to-win-2025-afcon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the 2025 AFCON</a> is moved to the following year just like in the case of the 2023 AFCON, the tournament will take place in the same year as the first edition of the 48-team World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.</p>
<p>In a press conference in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Friday, CAF president, Patrice Motsepe was asked when the 2025 AFCON will commence. Motsepe said, <em>"The focus for all of us now is Ivory Coast.</em></p>
<p><em>“There are a lot of competing events at the same time but we are confident that it is indeed going to be around that time (2025 summer).</em></p>
<p><em>“We have to accommodate other competing competitions but the AFCON next year is going to be an immense success and we will make further announcements in due course.”</em></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/02/10/caf-is-uncertain-about-start-date-for-2025-afcon-in-morocco/">CAF Is Uncertain About Start Date For 2025 AFCON In Morocco</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-hand-holding-canadian-money.jpg?id=59803048&width=1200&height=600&coordinates=0%2C12%2C0%2C12"/><br/><br/><p>If you're raising a child in Quebec, you're probably <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/cost-of-living" target="_blank">feeling the pinch</a> — daycare, clothes, and school lunches aren't getting any cheaper. But there is some financial help on the way.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/canada-child-benefit" target="_blank">Canada Child Benefit (CCB)</a> — or Allocation canadienne pour enfants (ACE) — is a tax-free monthly payment from the federal government that helps families cover the cost of raising kids. And this April, eligible parents in Quebec could receive up to $648.91 per child.</p><p>Here's what to know about the April 2025 payment — including how much you might get, when it's coming, and how to apply if you're not already signed up.</p><h3>What is the Canada Child Benefit?</h3><br/><p>The CCB is a non-taxable monthly benefit paid to parents or guardians of children under 18. It's intended to ease the financial pressure of raising children in Canada, and for many families, it's a key source of support.</p><p>To be eligible, you must:</p><ul><li>Live in Canada and file taxes here</li><li>Be the primary caregiver of the child</li><li>Live with the child full-time</li><li>Have filed your income tax return (and your partner's, if applicable)</li></ul><p>In shared custody situations, where the child spends 40% to 60% of their time with each parent, the benefit is usually split equally.</p><p><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/canada-child-benefit-overview/canada-child-benefit-we-calculate-your-ccb.html" target="_blank">More about CCB payment amounts</a></p><h3>How much can you receive this month?</h3><br/><p>Benefit amounts vary based on income, but families with an adjusted net income under $36,502 could qualify for:</p><ul><li>$648.91 per month for children under 6</li><li>$547.50 per month for children aged 6 to 17</li></ul><p>Families with higher incomes may still receive a reduced amount. The CRA uses a sliding scale to calculate how much you qualify for. The CRA offers a <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/child-family-benefits-calculator.html" target="_blank">Child and Family Benefits Calculator</a> to help estimate your specific monthly payment.</p><p>Looking ahead: Starting in July 2025, new income thresholds and updated amounts will take effect based on your 2024 tax return. The new maximums will be:</p><ul><li>$666.41/month for children under 6</li><li>$562.33/month for children 6 to 17</li></ul><h3>When is the April 2025 payment coming?</h3><br/><p>The next CCB deposit will be made on Saturday, April 20, 2025. If you're set up for direct deposit, you should see it in your account that day. Mailed cheques may take a few extra business days to arrive.</p><p>Here are the next upcoming payment dates:</p><ul> <li>May 20, 2025</li><li>June 20, 2025</li></ul><p><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/calendar.html" target="_blank">More about federal benefit payment dates</a></p><div></div><h3>How to apply</h3><br/><p>If you're a new parent or haven't applied for the CCB yet, there are a few ways to get started:</p><ul><li>Online through your CRA My Account</li><li>At the time of registering your child's birth</li><li>By mailing Form RC66 to the Canada Revenue Agency</li></ul><p>Once you're enrolled, there's no need to reapply each year — as long as you keep your tax filings up to date, the CRA will automatically recalculate your payments.</p><p><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/canada-child-benefit-overview/canada-child-benefit-apply.html" target="_blank">More about applying for the CCB</a></p><h3><br/></h3><p>The Canada Child Benefit is fully tax-free, which means the full amount goes directly to you — no deductions, no need to report it as income. If you're eligible and haven't applied yet, now's the time to make sure you're set up before the next payment lands.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p></p>
