<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/canadian-money.jpg?id=55351984&width=1245&height=700&coordinates=0%2C142%2C0%2C143"/><br/><br/><p>For Canadian parents, the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/canada-child-benefit" target="_blank">Canada Child Benefit (CCB)</a> is probably one of the most consistent supports you see each month. And with the September 2025 payment about to roll out, many families are still seeing a little extra thanks to the updated federal rates that took effect this summer.</p><p>Whether you're new to the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/government-payments" target="_blank">government program</a> or just keeping tabs on your household budget, here's what to expect from this month's deposit — from the maximum amounts to who qualifies and when the money will land.</p><h3>What is the Canada Child Benefit?</h3><br/><p>The CCB (or Allocation canadienne pour enfants, in French) is a monthly, tax-free payment from the federal government designed to help with the cost of raising children under 18. It can go toward anything from groceries and school supplies to clothing and after-school activities.</p><p>To qualify, you must:</p><ul> <li>Live in Canada and be a tax resident</li><li>Live with and primarily care for a child under 18</li><li>Have filed your 2024 taxes (and your partner's, if applicable)</li></ul><p>In shared custody situations, payments are usually split evenly between both parents.</p><h3>Who is eligible for the CCB?</h3><br/><p>To qualify for the CCB, you must live in Canada, be a tax resident, and have legal status (citizen, permanent resident, protected person, registered under the Indian Act, or a temporary resident with at least 18 months of valid status).<br/>You also need to live with a child under 18 and be their primary caregiver (the one mainly responsible for day-to-day care). In shared custody, the benefit is usually split evenly between parents.<br/></p><p>There's no strict income cutoff. Even higher-earning families may receive payments, though smaller amounts.</p><p><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/canada-child-benefit-overview/canada-child-benefit-before-you-apply.html" target="_blank">More about CCB eligibility</a></p><h3>How much can parents get in September 2025?</h3><br><p>The maximum monthly amounts, introduced in July, remain in effect this month:</p><ul><li>$666.41 per child under 6</li><li>$562.33 per child aged 6 to 17</li></ul><p>These indexed rates reflect increases tied to inflation, roughly $17–$19 more per child compared to last year.</p><p>If your adjusted family net income is above $37,487, you may still qualify for partial payments. The CRA offers a Child and Family Benefits Calculator to estimate your exact benefit.</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>Canada Child Benefit calculator</h3><br><p>Not sure how much you'll actually get? The Canada Revenue Agency has an <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/child-family-benefits-calculator.html" target="_blank">online calculator</a> that gives you a personalized estimate of your monthly Canada Child Benefit.</p><p>All you need to do is plug in details like your household income, the number of kids you're raising, their ages, and whether any qualify for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). The tool also factors in provincial or territorial top-up programs, so you'll get a complete picture of what your payment could look like based on where you live.</p><h3>When is the next payment?</h3><br/><p>The September 2025 CCB payment will be deposited on <strong>Friday, September 19</strong>.</p><p>If you're signed up for direct deposit, it should arrive in your account that day. Paper cheques can take a few extra business days.</p><p>Here are the remaining 2025 payment dates:</p><ul> <li>October 20</li><li>November 20</li><li>December 12</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><div></div><h3>How to apply for the CCB</h3><br/><p>If you're not receiving the benefit yet, you can apply in a few ways:</p><ul><li>Through your CRA My Account online</li><li>When registering your child's birth</li><li>By mailing in Form RC66 to the CRA</li></ul><p>Once approved, you don't need to reapply every year — just make sure you and your partner file your taxes annually to keep payments coming.</p><p>And remember: the CCB is 100% tax-free, so whatever shows up in your account is yours to keep.</p></br></br><p><em>Love this? 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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/dave-pik-turmel-right-all-boivin.jpg?id=55154325&width=980"/><br/><br/><p>Stay alert, Montreal! A new list of <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/canada-s-most-wanted">Canada's top 25 most wanted</a> fugitives has two Quebec men right at the very top, and their crimes range from substance trafficking and conspiracy to assault with a weapon.</p><p>On Wednesday, December 4, <a href="https://boloprogram.org">the Bolo Program</a> shared the latest list of Canada's most wanted individuals – who are wanted by police in connection with crimes from attempted murder and manslaughter to drug and firearms offences.</p><p>The Bolo Program encourages citizens to look for the fugitives named in the top 25, and there are significant rewards for providing details about their locations.</p><p>Two Quebec men are at the top of the latest list, wanted in connection with crimes related to drug trafficking and organized criminal gangs. Up to $250,000 in rewards are offered for each arrest.</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Dave "Pik" Turmel.</small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit..."><a href="https://www.boloprogram.org/turmel/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bolo Program | Website</a></small></p><p>Canada's most wanted person right now is <a href="https://www.boloprogram.org/turmel/">Dave "Pik" Turmel</a>, who is the alleged head of Blood Family Mafia, or BFM. Bolo says Turmel is wanted by the Quebec City Police Service for crimes including, but not limited to, substance trafficking, conspiracy, and assault with a weapon. An INTERPOL Red Notice has been issued for him.</p><p>As part of their report on Turmel, the Bolo program explained that a conflict erupted between criminal organizations in 2022, which was "marked by sordid crimes such as murder and the use of the most barbaric methods of intimidation, including torture sessions and limb amputations, some of which have been broadcast on social media networks."</p><p>Turmel is a 5'4" Canadian man whose last known residence was Québec City. He speaks French, has blue eyes and brown hair, and weighs 161 lbs. He's recognizable by tattoos on his right hand and left upper back, as well as a pierced ear. </p><p>In <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/12/04/2991687/0/en/Bolo-Program-Puts-Violent-Quebec-Drug-Trade-in-Its-Aim-With-Unprecedented-Rewards-and-New-List-of-Canada-s-Top-25-Most-Wanted-Fugitives.html">a press release</a>, Denis Turcotte, the Quebec City Police Service Chief, said, "Dave Turmel and BFM are willing to do anything to take control of drug trafficking, not only in Quebec City but throughout eastern Quebec." </p><p>Anyone who sees him is urged not to approach him, as he may be armed and dangerous.</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">All Boivin.</small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit..."><a href="https://www.boloprogram.org/boivin/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bolo Program | Website</a></small></p><p>Second on Bolo's list is alleged drug trafficker <a href="https://www.boloprogram.org/boivin/">All Boivin</a>, who is wanted by the Sûreté du Québec for his involvement in conflict among organized gangs in 2022. </p><p>He is wanted on Canada-wide warrants for multiple offences, including but not limited to trafficking, conspiracy to traffic, and possession for the purpose of trafficking.</p><p>Boivin is also suspected of having participated in several criminal activities that are still under active investigation.</p><p>Boivin, also known as "Jacob Tremblay," is a 6'0" Canadian man last seen in Saint-Lazare, Quebec. He speaks French, weighs 242 lbs, and has brown eyes and brown hair. He's identifiable by multiple tattoos, including a sleeve on his left arm, a tribal tattoo on his upper right arm, neck tattoos, and a scar on his left shoulder. </p><p>Again, anyone who sees him or knows his whereabouts is urged to contact police and not to approach him, as he may be armed and dangerous.<strong> </strong></p><p>These two Quebec individuals have, far and away, the biggest reward on offer for information about their whereabouts, with up to $250,000 available for each of them. The third, fourth and fifth most wanted people have rewards of $50,000.</p><p>Montrealers should also <a href="https://spvm.qc.ca/fr/PersonnesRecherchees/AvisDeRecherche/543">keep a lookout for Dylan Denis</a>, who's wanted by the Montreal Police Department for allegedly being involved in a murder in the Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough.</p><p>Denis is 27 years old, French-speaking and has brown hair and eyes. He has several tattoos on his body, including one on his neck with the inscription “CRIME PAY$“, as well as on his hands, back, torso and arms. Images can be found on the Bolo website.</p><p>The full Canada-wide Bolo Most Wanted list can be found <a href="https://boloprogram.org">here.</a></p><p>Stay safe out there, Montreal!</p>
